contribute — to give something (especially money, time, or effort) to help achieve or provide something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give something (especially money, time, or effort) to help achieve or provide something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtrɪbjut/
Example Sentences
- My cat contributes to my stress by knocking over my coffee every morning.
- Students are required to contribute 20 hours of community service each semester.
- His brilliant ideas contributed to the team's victory in the science competition.
contribute
VERB[/kənˈtrɪbjut/]
to give something (especially money, time, or effort) to help achieve or provide something
Volunteers contributed food and blankets to families after the flood.
Every musician contributed one instrument to create a beautiful orchestra. (Everyone brings a tribute.)
Volunteers contributed supplies, distributed them to families, and everyone benefited from the support.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contribuere', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'tribuere' (to give or allot). The Latin 'tribuere' is related to 'tribus' (tribe), originally meaning to distribute among the members of a tribe.
Breakdown
con- (together) + tribuere (give/allot) + -e (verb infinitive) = contribute (to give together with others)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Exercise contributes to good health.”
“They contributed money to the charity.”
“This research significantly contributes to science.”
“He contributed an article to the magazine.”
“Everyone can contribute ideas to the project.”
📝Examples
“My cat contributes to my stress by knocking over my coffee every morning.”
“Students are required to contribute 20 hours of community service each semester.”
“His brilliant ideas contributed to the team's victory in the science competition.”
“The pizza I ate for breakfast probably didn't contribute to my diet plan.”
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