Contribute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Contribute is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
Example Sentences
to contribute articles to a journal
to contribute money to a church fund
Rivera retired the next three batters in order, with third baseman Alex Rodriguez contributing a nifty barehand pickup and throw on Julio Lugo’s roller.
Lifetime ARPU, or the average revenue contributed per user over the lifetime of a product, can provide some insight into the habits of a large group of users within the product.
Word Forms
- contributes
- contributing
- contributed
Synonyms for contribute
Depending on context, synonyms include add, bestow, bring, donate, endow, fund.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include give, bring, conduce, impart, add, lend.
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Sources & Attribution
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