Contribution

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Etymology

Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant

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