English

contribute

kənˈtrɪbjut, kənˈtrɪb.juːt, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt, ˈkɒnt(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt
Meaning: to give something in order to achieve something together
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kənˈtrɪb.juːt, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt, ˈkɒnt(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base contribute
3rd person singular present contributes
Present participle contributing
Past contributed
Will future will contribute
Going-to future going to contribute
Imperative negative don't contribute / do not contribute

Example sentences

Many people contributed to the charity fund.
Many people contributed to the charity fund.
Tourism contributes millions to the local economy.
Tourism contributes millions to the local economy.
The community contributed generously to the relief fund.
The community contributed generously to the relief fund.

Usage Notes

Often used with 'to' followed by the cause or organization.

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