to contribute

Definition of to contribute in English English dictionary: chip in
He chipped in twenty for the retirement gift.; To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole; To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor; To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect; {v} to give, bestow, conduce; {f} donate, give; cause; If something contributes to an event or situation, it is one of the causes of it. The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor; To give something, that is part of a larger whole; Refers to an act to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result; give with others; have a share; To contribute money or resources to something means to give money or resources to help pay for something or to help achieve a particular purpose. The US is contributing $4 billion in loans, credits and grants NATO officials agreed to contribute troops and equipment to such an operation if the UN Security Council asked for it. = donate + contributor contributors con·tribu·tor the largest net contributors to EU funds; To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist; If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful. The three sons also contribute to the family business He believes he has something to contribute to a discussion concerning the uprising; To give or supply in common with others; to give or share to a common purpose *; contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office"; v Give in common with others, mutual support, share responsibility; be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"; bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"; provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"; be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing; contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing; a working relationship involving input of expertise and defined responsibility (See also assist, collaborate, participate ); If you contribute to a magazine, newspaper, or book, you write things that are published in it. I was asked to contribute to a newspaper article making predictions for the new year Frank Deford is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine. + contributor contributors con·tribu·tor Reporter Alan Nearn covers Central America and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker