contributed
kənˈtrɪ.bjuː.tɪd
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Definition of contributed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
supportadded to a cause or project
  • Her contributed ideas were essential for the project's success.
added supplemented
2.
groupgiven or supplied as part of a group effort
  • The contributed funds helped build the new community center.
collective
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Origin of contributed

Latin, contribuere (to bring together)

Terms with contributed included in their meaning

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film
list of people who contributed to a film or television show
politics
funds contributed to a political party
politics
money contributed to political parties not regulated by federal law
charity
sale of miscellaneous contributed items to raise money for a charity
scottish work
piece of work or assistance contributed
historical figure
Italian general and nationalist who contributed to Italian unification

Examples of contributed in a sentence

  • His contributed skills were invaluable to the team's success.
  • The contributed ideas were essential for the project's success.
  • Contributed resources from various departments made the event possible.

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  1. French:contribué, ...
  2. German:beigetragen, mitgewirkt, ...
  3. Italian:contribuito, fornito, ...
  4. Spanish:contribuido, aportado, ...
  5. Portuguese:contribuído, fornecido, ...
  6. Chinese:已贡献的, 捐赠的, ...
  7. Japanese:貢献した, 寄付された, ...
  8. Arabic:مضاف, مُسَاهَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתְרָם, ...
  10. Russian:внесённый, пожертвованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внесений, внесені, ...
  12. Hindi:योगदान दिया हुआ, सामूहिक प्रयास के तहत दिया गया, ...
contribute
ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt

Definition of contribute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
assistancegive something in order to help achieve or provide something
  • She decided to contribute a significant amount to the charity.
donate give supply
2.
donationgive money or support for a common purpose
  • They contributed funds to the charity event.
donate give support
3.
communicationsupply ideas or opinions in a discussion
  • He contributed valuable insights during the meeting.
convey impart participate
4.
writingwrite articles for a publication
  • He regularly contributes articles to the science magazine.
provide submit
5.
help causeintr.Rarehelp to cause or bring aboutintr.Rare
  • Poor planning can contribute to the failure of a project.
conduce promote
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Expressions with contribute

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offer a small but significant opinion
She always contributes her two cents during meetings.
give an opinion in a discussion or conversation
She decided to contribute two cents during the meeting.
give or do the part expected in a group effort
Everyone must contribute their share to finish the project.
give a small amount of help or money
Even though he was poor, he contributed his mite.

Origin of contribute

Latin, contribuere (to bring together)

Examples of contribute in a sentence

  • Many employees contribute to the company's success.
  • He decided to contribute his time to the community project.
  • Many employees contribute to the annual fundraising campaign.
  • She likes to contribute during brainstorming sessions.
  • Students are encouraged to contribute to class discussions.
  • She was invited to contribute to the local newspaper.

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  1. French:contribuer, participer, ...
  2. German:beitragen, spenden, ...
  3. Italian:apportare, donare, ...
  4. Spanish:contribuir, donar, ...
  5. Portuguese:contribuir, doar, ...
  6. Chinese:贡献, 捐款, ...
  7. Japanese:寄付する, 提供する, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاهَمَ, تَبَرَّعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִתְרוֹם, לִכְתֹּב עֲבוּר, ...
  10. Russian:вносить вклад, вносить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вносити вклад, внести, ...
  12. Hindi:योगदान देना, योगदान करना, ...
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