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.
We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute.
Burke.
2.
To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.
These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom.
Goldsmith.
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.
England contributes much more than any
other of the allies.
Addison.
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