Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - contribute

kənˈtrɪbju:t disp. v. (often foll. by to) 1 tr. give (money, an idea, help, etc.) towards a common purpose (contributed ø5 to the fund). 2 intr. help to bring about a result etc. (contributed to their downfall). 3 tr. (also absol.) supply (an article etc.) for publication with others in a journal etc. øøcontributive adj. [L contribuere contribut(as COM-, tribuere bestow)]