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/
Korean meaning: 기여하다, 공헌하다, 기부하다 (특히 돈, 시간, 노력을)
Korean pronunciation: 컨-트리-뷰트 (강세: 트리)
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
Contributing together to grow vegetables
She receives tribute, then helps distribute - the perfect way to contribute!
🎤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.
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🔗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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