contribute
Translation
to contribute, to donate, to add to
Examples
He contributed money to the charity.
He contributed money to the charity.
Your ideas contributed to our success.
Your ideas contributed to our success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to ((sth.)) to give (sth.) to (sth.) She contributed time and energy to the project.
to ((sth.)) to be a cause of (sth.) Stress can contribute to high blood pressure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: donate, provide, add to; Antonyms: withhold, take
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'tribuere' (to give, grant). It means 'to give together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (together) and 'tribute' (a gift). To contribute is to give a 'tribute' together with others.