contribute
/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: contributes · contributing · contributed
Meaning · English
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
Verb
Examples
to contribute money to a church fund
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “contribute” mean?
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
Is “contribute” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.