单词 | contribute |
释义 | contribute —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; < L contributus ptp. of contribuere to bring together. See CON-, TRIBUTE] Syn. 1. provide, furnish, donate. |
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