Contribute Definition & Meaning
contribute
- verb
- 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"
- contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office"
- be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
- provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
"Contribute" in song lyrics
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"Contribute"
Brother Ali — Pay Them Back -
"And playa Stevie D is here to contribute"
PSD — Tang & O.J. -
"As I contribute"
Sunz of Man (Hell Razah) f/ 7th Ambassador, Baghdad — Rosewood
Words that rhyme with contribute
Usage tips for "contribute"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "contribute" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for contribute to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does contribute mean?
- 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" contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
- What part of speech is contribute?
- Contribute is a verb.
- How many definitions does contribute have?
- Contribute has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).