How to Spell contribute
contribute
contribute - verb
- To give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
- To supply (something, such as an article) for a publication
- To play a significant part in making something happen
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"contribute money to a cause"
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "contribute" is important to learn.' 'Please use "contribute" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "contribute" helps with spelling.'
Etymology
Latin
Borrowed from Latin contribūtus, past participle of contribuere "to join into one unit, unite, attach (to a polity or ruler for political or administrative purposes), give as a portion or share," from con- con- + tribuere "to share, apportion, grant, bestow"
Word family
contribution, contributing, contributor