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Webster 1913 Edition

Contribute

Con-trib′ute

,
Verb.
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 suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object;
as, to
contribute
food or fuel for the poor
.
England
contributes
much more than any other of the allies.
Addison.

Con-trib′ute

,
Verb.
I.
1.
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.
We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to
contribute
.
Burke.
2.
To give or use one’s power or influence for any object; to assist.
These men also
contributed
to obstruct the progress of wisdom.
Goldsmith.

Webster 1828 Edition

Contribute

CONTRIBUTE

,
Verb.
T.
[L., to grant, assign, or impart. See Tribe, Tribute.]
1.
To give or grant in common with others; to give a common stock or for a common purpose; to pay a share.
England contributes much more than any other of the allies.
It is the duty of Christians to contribute a portion of their substance for the propagation of the gospel.
2.
To impart a portion or share to a common purpose.
Let each man contribute his influence to correct public morals.

CONTRIBUTE

,
Verb.
I.
To give a part; to lend a portion of power, aid or influence; to have a share in any act or effect.
There is not a single beauty in the piece, to which the invention must not contribute.

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