contribute
UK: kənˈtrɪbjuːt | US: kənˈtrɪbjuːt
vt. to give (money, time, or resources) to a common purpose or project
vi. to play a part in bringing about a result or helping something advance
vt. to submit (an article, idea, etc.) for publication or consideration
contribute = con<together> + tribute<give>
- con<together>: Latin prefix meaning "with" or "together."
- tribute<give>: From Latin tribuere (to assign, grant, or pay), derived from tribus (tribe), reflecting early Roman practices of distributing resources among tribes.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin contribuere, combining con- (joint action) and tribuere (to grant). Originally, it referred to pooling resources (e.g., taxes or offerings) for collective benefit. Over time, it expanded to include non-material contributions (e.g., ideas or effort), retaining the core idea of "giving jointly."
She decided to contribute $100 to the charity fundraiser.
Fresh fruits contribute to a balanced diet.
He contributed an article to the scientific journal.
Teamwork contributes significantly to project success.
Many factors contributed to the company’s growth.