Contribute
(verb)
- To give or supply (something, especially money or time) for a common purpose or to help a particular cause.
- To give or add (something) to a larger whole.
- To play a role in bringing about a particular result or state of affairs.
Origin:
From latin contribuere, from con- "together" + tribuere "assign, attribute", from tribus "tribe, third".
Examples:
- He contributed money to the campaign.
- She contributed her time to the charity.
- The company contributed to the construction of the new hospital.
- He contributed to the discussion with his ideas.
- The player contributed to the team's victory.