— contributable , adj. — contributive , adj. — contributively , adv. — contributiveness , n.
/keuhn trib"yooht/ , v. , contributed, contributing .
v.t.
1. to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
2. to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine.
v.i.
3. to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities.
4. to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines.
5. contribute to , to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.
[ 1520-30; contributus ptp. of contribuere to bring together. See CON-, TRIBUTE ]
Syn. 1. provide, furnish, donate.