disp. v. (often foll. by to)
1. tr. give (money, an idea, help, etc.) towards a common purpose (contributed {pound}5 to the fund).
2 intr. help to bring about a result etc. (contributed to their downfall).
3 tr. (also absol.) supply (an article etc.) for publication with others in a journal etc.
Derivatives:
contributive adj.
Etymology: L contribuere contribut- (as COM-, tribuere bestow)