Contribution

Etymology

Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant

• Date: 1530

Definitions

transitive verb

• 1 : to give or supply in common with others <contribute money to a cause>
• 2 : to supply (as an article) for a publication

intransitive verb

• 1 a : to give a part to a common fund or store <contribute to a fund-raising campaign>

b : to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result <many players have contributed to the team's success>

• 2 : to submit articles to a publication