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单词 contributing
释义

contribute

verb

con·​trib·​ute kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt How to pronounce contribute (audio)
-byət,
 also and especially before -​ed or -​ing  -ˈtri-bət;
 chiefly British also  ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt
contributed; contributing; contributes
1
transitive + intransitive : to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
contribute money to a cause
contributed canned goods to the food drive
What percentage of your pay should you contribute to your 401(k)?
We'd like to thank all who contributed their time and effort.
I'm happy to attend, but I don't have much to contribute to the discussion.
Many people contributed to the fund-raising campaign.
If you are a parent, success is probably defined by how well your children turned out. Are they happy, successful adults? Do they contribute to society in a positive way? Bill Nordbrock
2
transitive + intransitive : to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication
He contributed several poems to the magazine.
The following authors contributed to this issue: …
3
intransitive : to play a significant part in making something happen
Many players have contributed to the team's success.
"We cannot address climate change without looking at all the components that are contributing to the problem of emissions." Tony de Brum

Synonyms

  • chip in
  • kick in
  • pitch in
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Example Sentences

The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute. He did not contribute to the project. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. He contributed many poems to the magazine. Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

contribute

verb

con·​trib·​ute kən-ˈtri-byət How to pronounce contribute (audio)
-byüt
contributed; contributing
1
: to give along with others
2
: to have a share in something
You all contributed to the success of the project.
3
: to supply (as an article) for publication especially in a magazine

Legal Definition

contribute

verb

con·​trib·​ute
contributed; contributing

transitive verb

: to make a contribution of

intransitive verb

: to make a contribution

contributing

verb

present participle of contribute
1
as in donating
to make a donation as part of a group effort would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • donating
  • presenting
  • kicking in
  • providing
  • pitching in
  • chipping in
  • bestowing
  • awarding
  • giving
  • affording
  • endowing
  • conferring
  • furnishing
  • doling (out)
2
as in volunteering
to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • donating
  • volunteering
  • giving
  • providing
  • presenting
  • bestowing
  • issuing
  • offering
  • awarding
  • rendering
  • assisting
  • furnishing
  • giving of
  • paying
  • benefiting
  • giving away
  • aiding
  • affording
  • helping
  • imparting
  • conferring
  • endowing
  • sacrificing
  • extending
  • administering
  • comping
  • benefitting
  • dispensing
  • kicking in
  • throwing in
  • pitching in
  • chipping in
  • lavishing
  • induing
  • handing out
  • proffering
  • enduing
  • dishing out
  • doling out
  • tendering
  • regaling
  • meting (out)
  • putting up
  • pungling (up)
  • forking (over, out, or up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • holding
  • keeping
  • preserving
  • saving
  • retaining
  • advancing
  • withholding
  • selling
  • pocketing
  • lending
  • loaning
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