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   Contribute , 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 supply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor.
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   England contributes much more than any other of the allies.
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   Contribute, v. i.
   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.
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   We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute.
   Burke.
   
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   To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.
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   These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom.
   Goldsmith.
   
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