Con*trib"ute (?), v. 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, v. 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.
