Contribution
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Etymology
Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant
- Date: 1530
Definitions
- transitive verb
- 1 : to give or supply in common with others <contribute money to a cause>
- 2 : to supply (as an article) for a publication
- intransitive verb
- 1 a : to give a part to a common fund or store <contribute to a fund-raising campaign>
- b : to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result <many players have contributed to the team's success>
- 2 : to submit articles to a publication