Contribute
Contribute , transitive verb
[Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere to bring together, to add; con- + tribuere to grant, impart. See Tribute.]
To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or supply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor.
England contributes much more than any other of the allies.
Contribute , intransitive verb
1.
To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect.
We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute.
2.
To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.
These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom.