contribute

Verb
Synonyms: lendimpartbestowaddbringgivechip inkick inleadconduceput up

WordNet 3.0

Verb (4)

  1. 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”Synonyms: lendimpartbestowaddbring
  2. contribute to some cause“I gave at the office”Synonyms: givechip inkick in
  3. be conducive to“The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing”Synonyms: leadconduce
  4. provide“The city has to put up half the required amount”Synonyms: put up
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Contribute \Con*trib"ute\, v. i.

1.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. [1913 Webster]

We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

2.To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist. [1913 Webster]

These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom.— Goldsmith.[1913 Webster]
Contribute \Con*trib"ute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Contributed; p. pr. & vb. n. Contributing.] [L. contributus, p. p. of contribuere to bring together, to add; con- + tribuere to grant, impart. See Tribute.] 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. [1913 Webster]

England contributes much more than any other of the allies. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

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