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• v. 捐赠, 贡献
• ［英］ v. 捐赠, 贡献 ( give one's share of money to a join cause )
• ［记］ con ( 全部) +tribute ( 给予) -> 全部给出 -> 捐献

Webster Collegiate

verb (-uted; -uting)

• Etymology: Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute
• Date: 1530
• transitive verb
  • 1. to give or supply in common with others <contribute money to a cause
  • 2. to supply (as an article) for a publication
• intransitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to give a part to a common fund or store <contribute to a fund-raising campaign
    • b. to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result <many players have contributed to the team's success
  • 2. to submit articles to a publication
• ? contributor noun

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