Definitions of contribute

1. To give a part; to have a share in any act or effect.

2. To give along with others: to give for a common purpose: to pay a share.

3. To give for a common purpose.

4. To supply as part of a common stock; give in aid of some object.

5. To lend one's aid for a common purpose; to give something to a cause.

6. To give or bear a part.

7. of a quality, as in; " 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"

8. contribute to some cause; " I gave at the office"

9. be conducive to; " The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"

10. provide; " The city has to put up half the required amount"

11. 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.

12. To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.

13. To give for a common purpose; to pay a share.

14. To give or grant in a common with others, as to a common stock; to pay a share; to give a part or share; to impart aid or influence to a common purpose.

15. Contributor.