Meaning of the word contribute

способствовать, содействовать, сотрудничать, жертвовать, делать вклад, отдавать

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- жертвовать (деньги и т. п.)

to contribute to the Red Cross — жертвовать в фонд Красного Креста 
to contribute food and clothing for the relief of the refugees — жертвовать продукты питания и одежду в помощь беженцам 
to contribute money — жертвовать /вносить/ деньги 
to contribute time — уделять время 
to contribute help — оказывать помощь (личным участием) 
to contribute to a present for smb. — участвовать в складчине на подарок кому-л. 

- делать вклад (в науку и т. п.); способствовать, содействовать

to contribute suggestions on scientific questions — вносить предложения по научным вопросам 
he contributed greatly to the improvement of national music — он многое сделал для развития национальной музыки 
drink contributed to his downfall — одной из причин его падения было пьянство 

- сотрудничать (в газете, журнале)

to contribute to a newspaper — писать и т. п. для газеты 

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

to contribute to charity — делать благотворительные пожертвования  
contribute to broad international cooperation — содействовать развитию широкого международного сотрудничества  
add contribute — увеличивать; увеличить  
contribute a seat to total — прибавлять к общему количеству мест  
contribute a share — вносить свою часть; вносить свою долю  
contribute capital — вкладывать капитал  
contribute data — представлять данные  
contribute in proportion — делать пропорциональный взнос  
contribute largely — значительно способствовать  
contribute mite — внести свою скромную лепту  

Примеры с переводом

Fresh air and exercise contribute to good health. 

Свежий воздух и физические упражнения способствуют улучшению здоровья.

Public opinion can contribute to government decisions. 

Общественное мнение может влиять на решения правительства.

We contributed clothing for the flood victims. 

Мы пожертвовали одежду в помощь пострадавшим от наводнения.

He did not contribute to the project. 

Он не стал принимать участия в этом проекте.

Alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths a year in the US. 

Алкоголь способствует ста тысячам смертей в год на территории США.

Why should I contribute to my super? 

Почему я должен уплачивать взносы на мой пенсионный счет [в мой пенсионный фонд]?

Please contribute to this collection of money for homeless families. 

Будьте так добры, пожертвуйте в фонд помощи бездомным семьям.

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Возможные однокоренные слова

contribution  — вклад, взнос, содействие, пожертвование, сотрудничество, статья, налог, контрибуция
contributor  — жертвователь, помощник, содействующий, содействующий
contributing  — способствовать, содействовать, сотрудничать, жертвовать, делать вклад, отдавать

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1


transitive + intransitive

: to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share

contribute money to a cause

contributed canned goods to the food drive

What percentage of your pay should you contribute to your 401(k)?

We’d like to thank all who contributed their time and effort.

I’m happy to attend, but I don’t have much to contribute to the discussion.

Many people contributed to the fund-raising campaign.

If you are a parent, success is probably defined by how well your children turned out. Are they happy, successful adults? Do they contribute to society in a positive way?—Bill Nordbrock

2


transitive + intransitive

: to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication

He contributed several poems to the magazine.

The following authors contributed to this issue: …

3


intransitive

: to play a significant part in making something happen

Many players have contributed to the team’s success.

«We cannot address climate change without looking at all the components that are contributing to the problem of emissions.»—Tony de Brum

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Example Sentences



The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.



We’re trying to raise money for a new school, and we’re hoping that everyone will contribute.



He did not contribute to the project.



In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.



He contributed many poems to the magazine.



Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.

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Mike Cason contributed reporting.


—Rebecca Griesbach | , al, 7 Apr. 2023




Associated Press contributed reporting.


—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023




According to a calculation that uses metrics adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Reilly says their efforts have kept 350 million lbs. of carbon dioxide from contributing to global warming.


—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023




Still, despite contributing to a spike in cases in Southeast Asia in recent weeks, the WHO reported that the death count in the region has gone down by 6% in the last four weeks.


—Ingrid Hein | Medpage Today, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023




Around the end of last year, as Shinoda and the rest of the group were wrapping up work on the Meteora box set, the producers of the Scream franchise came to him with an opportunity to contribute a song to the latest film.


—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2023




The Associated Press contributed reporting.


—Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2023




Manhattan glass has the right amount space to mix your cocktails, while the linear lines are meant to contribute to the additional glints of light.


—Mariah Thomas, goodhousekeeping.com, 5 Apr. 2023




We each are born with or without certain snippets of DNA, some of which are known to contribute to a likelihood of being physically active.


—Gretchen Reynolds, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Apr. 2023


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Word History

Etymology

Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of contribute was
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And, any additional plastics we add will contribute further.



И, любые дополнительные пластмассы, которые мы добавляем, будут способствовать дальнейшему.


But Bargmann and colleagues showed that neuromodulators can also contribute.



Баргман и его коллеги показали, что нейромодуляторы также могут способствовать изменчивости поведения.


Regional decentralization of industrial development could contribute greatly to reducing large income disparities which often led to rural-urban migration.



Региональная децентрализация промышленного развития может в значительной степени содействовать уменьшению огромных различий в уровне доходов, которые нередко становятся причиной миграции из сельской местности в города.


If required, other sections of the secretariat might contribute further inputs.



В случае необходимости свой вклад в эту работу могли бы внести и другие подразделения секретариата.


Research would reveal that many others could also contribute.



Анализ показал бы, что такой вклад могли бы внести и многие другие стороны.


Further progress in TIA will contribute greatly to confidence-building and security among States.



Дальнейший прогресс в области транспарентности в вооружениях внесет большой вклад в укрепление доверия и безопасности между государствами.


Venezuela alone announced that it would contribute $3 million.



Одна только Венесуэла объявила, что она внесет З млн. долл. США.


Conflict-prevention activities are another area where the Council of Europe could contribute substantially.



Предотвращение конфликтов — это еще одна область, в которой Совет Европы мог бы внести существенный вклад.


Germany will contribute DM 1 million for Convention events organized by the secretariat.



Германия внесет в этот фонд взнос в сумме 1 млн. марок ФРГ на мероприятия, организуемые секретариатом в рамках Конвенции.


Training capacities of individual United Nations agencies should contribute fully to meeting system-wide training requirements.



Возможности отдельных учреждений Организации Объединенных Наций в области подготовки кадров должны в полной мере способствовать удовлетворению потребностей в такой подготовке в рамках всей системы.


Mexico would contribute $10000 to UNIFEM in 2000.



В ЮНИФЕМ в 2000 году Мексика намерена внести 10000 долл. США.


Nuclear-weapon-free zones contribute significantly to sustainable stability.



Зоны, свободные от ядерного оружия, вносят значительный вклад в дело обеспечения устойчивой стабильности.


The planned measures contribute substantially towards this target.



Те меры, которые сейчас планируются, существенно помогут достичь этой цели.


I feel guilty that I didn’t contribute something.



Я чувствую себя немного виноватым, что я ничего не сделал .


Others may contribute in my absence.



Может быть, кто-то его посещал в мое отсутствие.


Now I hope that I can contribute.


Investors should not contribute just because a billionaire also did.



Инвесторы не должны вносить свой вклад только потому, что миллиардер тоже сделал это.


Migrants can, when allowed, contribute significantly to development.


We contribute a small amount every month.



Мы каждый месяц вносим ему на счет небольшую сумму.


Health and activity levels may also contribute.

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[ kuhn-trib-yoot ]

/ kənˈtrɪb yut /

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verb (used with object), con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.

to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.

to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine.

verb (used without object), con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.

to give to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities.

to furnish written works, drawings, etc., for publication: Our thanks to those who contributed to our alumni newsletter.

to be an important factor; help to cause something:A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.

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Origin of contribute

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin contribūtus, past participle of contribuēre “to bring together”; see origin at con-, tribute

OTHER WORDS FROM contribute

con·trib·ut·a·ble, adjectivecon·trib·u·tive, adjectivecon·trib·u·tive·ly, adverbcon·trib·u·tive·ness, noun

non·con·trib·ut·a·ble, adjectivenon·con·trib·ut·ing, adjectivenon·con·trib·u·tive, adjectivenon·con·trib·u·tive·ness, nouno·ver·con·trib·ute, verb, o·ver·con·trib·ut·ed, o·ver·con·trib·ut·ing.pre·con·trib·ute, verb (used with object), pre·con·trib·ut·ed, pre·con·trib·ut·ing.un·con·trib·ut·ed, adjectiveun·con·trib·ut·ing, adjectiveun·con·trib·u·tive, adjectiveun·con·trib·u·tive·ness, noun

Words nearby contribute

contre-jour, cont. rem., contre-partie, contretemps, contrib., contribute, contribution, contributor, contributory, contributory negligence, con trick

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Words related to contribute

add, commit, devote, give, grant, pony up, share, subsidize, supply, advance, assist, help, lead, strengthen, support, accord, afford, assign, bequeath, bestow

How to use contribute in a sentence

  • Previously, Tamar opened up about her hospitalization, saying that a career in reality television contributed greatly to her unhappiness.

  • Scott Clement and Alauna Safarpour contributed to this report.

  • Emily Guskin and Alauna Safarpour contributed to this report.

  • That statute contributed to problems during what was widely viewed as a troubled June primary.

  • He also contributes to the development of several other products.

  • “I did not contribute to him, he did not contribute to me,” Duke said.

  • That means that fewer and fewer everyday Americans are choosing to contribute to campaigns.

  • Nor do these studies address the structural and systematic issues that contribute to obesity, such as poverty and stress.

  • But as a lawyer, she uses law to contribute to their protection.

  • It was the fundraiser to end all fundraisers, and no one was even asked to do anything so vulgar as to contribute any cash.

  • This genius to superintend and be the head, while others contribute the hands, is not the most common of human endowments.

  • To this evil the darkness and steepness of the streets mainly contribute, by furnishing almost a certainty of escape.

  • Visitors to the church are given an opportunity to contribute to the fund—a common thing in such cases.

  • That we are consumers and non-producers—that we contribute nothing to the general progress of man.

  • Every woman seemed to have been fired with the ambition to contribute her own part to the brilliancy of the night.

British Dictionary definitions for contribute

verb (often foll by to)

to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund

to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion

(intr) to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)drink contributed to the accident

to write (articles) for a publication

Derived forms of contribute

contributable, adjectivecontributive, adjectivecontributively, adverbcontributiveness, noun

Word Origin for contribute

C16: from Latin contribuere to collect, from tribuere to grant, bestow

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Contents

  • 1 What does you contribute mean?
  • 2 What is the other meaning of contribution?
  • 3 What is an example of a contribution?
  • 4 What does contributions mean in a biography?
  • 5 What does contribution mean in real estate?
  • 6 What does not contribute mean?
  • 7 How do you contribute to something?
  • 8 Who contributes to making home?
  • 9 What’s the opposite word of contribute?
  • 10 What is opposite of contribution?
  • 11 What does the word impact mean in science?
  • 12 What is the root word of contribute?
  • 13 Which of the following means similar to contribute?
  • 14 What part of speech is the word contribute?
  • 15 What are the contributing factors?
  • 16 What does contribute society mean?

To contribute is to give something or to help make something happen. An example of contribute is when you write a check to charity. An example of contribute is when you help plan a party to make it successful. verb. 22.

What is the other meaning of contribution?

1 : the act of contributing: such as. a : the giving or supplying of something (such as money or time) as a part or share They’re collecting donations for contribution to the scholarship fund.

What is an example of a contribution?

The definition of a contribution is something that you give or something that you do that helps in achieving an end result. An example of a contribution is when you donate $10 to charity. An example of a contribution is when you come up with a great idea that helps to create a cool finished product.

What does contributions mean in a biography?

something contributed, such as money or ideas. an article, story, etc, contributed to a newspaper or other publication.

What does contribution mean in real estate?

Contribution – An appraisal principal which holds that the value of real property is greatest when the improvements produce the highest return commensurate with their cost (the investment). Also called the principal of increasing and decreasing returns.

What does not contribute mean?

Adjective. noncontributing (not comparable) Not contributing; that does not contribute or does not involve contribution.

How do you contribute to something?

1[transitive, intransitive] to give something, especially money or goods, to help someone or something contribute something (to/toward something) We contributed $5,000 to the earthquake fund. contribute (to/toward something) Would you like to contribute to our cause?

Who contributes to making home?

home is made by all members.

What’s the opposite word of contribute?

What is the opposite of contribute?

keep conceal
refrain refuse
renege take
withhold disapprove
deny take away

What is opposite of contribution?

contribution. Antonyms: withholding, retention, disallowance, misappropriation, misapplication, contravention. Synonyms: donation, oblation, offering, gift, subscription, subsidy, aid, assistance.

What does the word impact mean in science?

(Science: mechanics) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.

What is the root word of contribute?

contribute (v.)

1520s, “to give or grant in common with others,” from Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere “to bring together, add, unite, collect, contribute” from assimilated form of com “with, together” (see con-) + tribuere “to allot, pay” (see tribute).

Which of the following means similar to contribute?

OTHER WORDS FOR contribute

1 provide, furnish, donate.

What part of speech is the word contribute?

contribute

part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: contributes, contributing, contributed

What are the contributing factors?

Definition of contributing factor

: something that helps cause a result According to the police report of the accident, excessive speed was a contributing factor. —often + to/in The coach’s positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team’s success.

What does contribute society mean?

“Contributing to society” usually means doing something cooperative or altruistic for the benefit of your community or society at large.

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Etymology[edit]

PIE word
*tréyes

From Latin contribūtus, perfect passive participle of contribuō (“I bring together; I unite”), from con- (“together”) +‎ tribuō (“I bestow”), from tribus (“tribe”), dative of trēs (“three”), from Proto-Italic *trēs, from Proto-Indo-European *tréyes.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/, /ˈkɒnt(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/
    • (when conjugated as contributing or contributed) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹɪ.b(j)ət/
  • Hyphenation: con‧trib‧ute

Verb[edit]

contribute (third-person singular simple present contributes, present participle contributing, simple past and past participle contributed)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:contribute

    to contribute money to a church fund

    to contribute articles to a journal

    • 2013 May-June, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, page 193:

      Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.

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  • contributable
  • contribution
  • contributive
  • contributor
  • contributory

Translations[edit]

to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

  • Afrikaans: bydra (af)
  • Arabic: سَاهَمَ‎ (sāhama)
  • Armenian: նպաստել (hy) (npastel)
  • Bulgarian: доприна́сям (bg) (doprinásjam)
  • Catalan: contribuir (ca)
  • Chinese:
    Mandarin: 貢獻／贡献 (zh) (gòngxiàn)
  • Czech: přispět (cs)
  • Danish: bidrage
  • Dutch: bijdragen (nl)
  • Esperanto: kontribui (eo)
  • Finnish: myötävaikuttaa, olla osallisena, lahjoittaa (fi), antaa osansa, tehdä osansa, osallistua (fi), kantaa kortensa kekoon (fi)
  • French: contribuer (fr)
  • German: beisteuern (de), beitragen (de)
  • Greek: συνεισφέρω (el) (syneisféro)
    Ancient Greek: εἰσφέρω (eisphérō)
  • Haitian Creole: kontribye
  • Hebrew: תרם‎ (he) (tarám)
  • Hungarian: hozzájárul (hu), közreműködik (hu)
  • Italian: contribuire (it)
  • Japanese: 貢献する (ja) (こうけんする, kōken suru)
  • Kazakh: үлес қосу (üles qosu)
  • Latin: cōnferō (la), contribuō
  • Luxembourgish: bäidroen (lb), bäisteieren, contribuéieren
  • Norwegian: bidra (no)
  • Polish: dołożyć się pf, dokładać się (pl) impf, wnosić wkład impf, wnieść wkład pf
  • Portuguese: contribuir (pt)
  • Russian: де́лать поже́ртвования impf (délatʹ požértvovanija), де́лать взно́сы impf (délatʹ vznósy), вноси́ть вклад impf (vnosítʹ vklad)
  • Serbo-Croatian:
    Cyrillic: доприносити impf, допринети pf
    Roman: doprinositi (sh) impf, doprinijeti (sh) pf
  • Slovene: prispevati
  • Spanish: contribuir (es)
  • Swedish: bidra (sv), bidraga (sv)
  • Ukrainian: вклада́тися (vkladátysja), робити внесок impf (robyty vnesok), зробити внесок pf (zrobyty vnesok)
  • Vietnamese: contribute (vi)
  • Welsh: cyfrannu (cy)

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Participle[edit]

contribūte

  1. vocative masculine singular of contribūtus
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In 2010, the maximum individuals under 50 can contribute is $5,000; for individuals 50 and over, the maximum is $6,000. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Magazine can contribute is to choose language of respect to refer to all people, regardless of the status of their documents. ❋ Sarah Van Gelder (2010)

How quickly Crabtree can contribute is in question, especially since March foot surgery limited his participation in spring drills. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When all the Democrats above can only bad mouth Republicans, it becomes very obvious that the only way they can contribute is to ignore the «merits» of the health care bill. ❋ Unknown (2009)

«What motivated me to contribute is basically because I totally believe that what’s been going on with the stimulus money and the stimulus plan is what led to the temporary employment I have now,» said Dismukes, 50. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Anybody who believes her supporters cannot afford to contribute is drinking the same kool-aid that the Clinton’s are just «regular folk» who hang out in bars, do shots, and shoot guns. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But I’ve decided that there are some parts of the web community that I don’t want to give up on, and that the best way I can contribute is to make the things that I’d want to see. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I will not stand by and watch McCain contribute to the death and destruction of our young. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I did well at this, and while MythBusters has me as a builder and an on-camera person, another thing I contribute is figuring out how to do things simply, quickly and cheaply. ❋ Unknown (2007)

If you’ve got a question on the topic you can email it to the magazine or contribute from the floor on the night. ❋ Jonathan (2007)

The only thing I can contribute is what we have experienced in Puerto Vallarta. ❋ Unknown (2007)

If the entry you contribute is not unique to The Thinking Blog then it will not be published. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I’m sure I could go on and on, but maybe I’ll let any members of the flock who are reading this weekend — here’s the link to the story again — contribute their primary gripes about the Bush administration’s legacy in the comment section. ❋ Ewe Are Here (2007)

One thing I’ll contribute is that what every revolution needs is a good anthem. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The only ‘valuable public service’ you contribute is unintentional, and that is to inform the world that Republicans are NAZIs. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Agent Marc Fleisher said last month that Macijauskas settled on New Orleans because he will have an opportunity to contribute from the start. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Any amount that you can contribute is greatly appreciated – a little bit from everyone will go a long way. ❋ Unknown (2005)

when youre in a [ceremony] and the [speaker] says «thank you for your contributation!» you would answer, «it was [hard work], but we contributated a lot.» ❋ Sjdhjkfhdjkfh (2010)

We [have It] costs £40 to make, and we sell for £[55]. That gives us £15 contribution. This goes to paying off our [electricity] (actually semi-variable) ❋ Kung-Fu Jesus (2004)

I made a Contribution [via Google] in [exchange] for [money] ❋ TheWon(one) (2017)

[Thank you] for your contribution.
We’ll add your term to the [dictionary] within [24 hours]. ❋ C4PROOF (2003)

[President elect]: «Ya’ll [oughta] cown-tree-bute!»
me/you: I contribute every year and every waking moment of my life which I personally strive to make as beneficial to men of [all walks of life] (avoid adding the obvious «especially the poor»). ❋ Huh? (2004)

1. The net contribution of Beethoven to the Symphony is [incalculable].
2. [Joe Blow], net contribution to society — [nil]. ❋ Jonathan FeBland (Znethru) (2006)

We contributed to the [President’s] [campaign] by sending him loads of $cash. Thus, we gave him a [campaign contribution]. ❋ Part Ridge (2007)

Mom: Tom, I finished washing your [protein] [stained] [pj’s]
Tom: I appreciate the vaginal contribution mom ❋ Krackton (2010)

What do you think about [Bush’s] [contribution] to the [arts]?Bush’s contribution to the arts. ❋ Deep Blue 2012 (2010)

The most common examples of [defined-contribution plans] are the [401](k) and the [403](b). ❋ Tufs (2021)

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Other forms: contributed; contributing; contributes

To contribute something is to provide a part of the whole. When your company has their annual softball game and potluck picnic, you will probably be asked to contribute a dish, like your famous macaroni salad.

Contribute comes from a Latin word that means “to bring together, add, or unite.” When you contribute to a cause, you are adding to what other people have kicked in, which makes the effort complete. You can contribute your singing talent to a traveling a cappella group; you can contribute money or time to save rhinoceroses; you can contribute cupcakes to the gymnastics team bake sale; or you can even contribute ideas on healthcare reform to a Washington think tank.

Definitions of contribute

  2. verb

    contribute to some cause

    synonyms:

    chip in, give, kick in

    see moresee less

    types:

    combine

    add together from different sources

    type of:

    give

    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

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    contribute

    contribute [kənˊtrɪbju:t]

    v

    1) же́ртвовать ( деньги; to)

    2) соде́йствовать, спосо́бствовать

    3) де́лать вклад ( в науку

    и т.п.

    ; to)

    4) отдава́ть ( время)

    5) сотру́дничать (в газете, журнале; to)

    Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > contribute

  • 2
    contribute to

    • contribute something to something
    to give (money, time, etc.)
    делать вклад во что-то

    He contributed a lot of money, time and effort to this research.

    English-Russian mini useful dictionary > contribute to

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    contribute

    Персональный Сократ > contribute

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    contribute by

    Персональный Сократ > contribute by

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    contribute

    contribute towards the safety

    способствовать повышению безопасности

    English-Russian aviation dictionary > contribute

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    contribute

    [kənˈtrɪbju:t]

    contribute вносить вклад contribute делать вклад (в науку и т. п.; to) contribute делать долевой взнос contribute жертвовать (деньги; to) contribute жертвовать деньги contribute отдавать (время) contribute содействовать, способствовать contribute сотрудничать (в газете, журнале; to) contribute сотрудничать contribute способствовать contribute in proportion делать пропорциональный взнос contribute to the estate вносить вклад в имущество

    English-Russian short dictionary > contribute

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    contribute

    [kənʹtrıbju:t]

    1. жертвовать ()

    to contribute food and clothing for the relief of the refugees — жертвовать продукты питания и одежду в помощь беженцам

    to contribute money — жертвовать /вносить/ деньги

    to contribute to a present for smb. — участвовать в складчине на подарок кому-л.

    2. делать вклад (); способствовать, содействовать

    to contribute suggestions on scientific questions — вносить предложения по научным вопросам

    he contributed greatly to the improvement of national music — он многое сделал для развития национальной музыки

    drink contributed to his downfall — одной из причин его падения было пьянство

    3. сотрудничать ()

    НБАРС > contribute

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    contribute

    1. v жертвовать

    2. v делать вклад; способствовать, содействовать

    3. v сотрудничать

    Синонимический ряд:

    1. advance (verb) advance; advantage; assist; encourage; forward; foster; help; promote; uphold

    4. donate (verb) add; bestow; chip in; come through; commit; donate; endow; give; hand out; kick in; pitch in; present; subscribe

    5. furnish (verb) bequest; confer; dispense; furnish; give away; provide; settle upon; supply

    Антонимический ряд:

    contravene; counteract; denounce; disapprove; harm; ignore; injure; misapply; neglect; oppose; refuse

    English-Russian base dictionary > contribute

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    contribute

    kənˈtrɪbju:t гл.
    1) делать пожертвования, взносы (to) to contribute to charity ≈ делать благотворительные пожертвования Please contribute to this collection of money for homeless families. ≈ Будьте так добры, пожертвуйте в фонд помощи бездомным семьям. We contributed clothing for the flood victims. ≈ Мы дали одежду жертвам наводнения.
    2) вносить вклад( в науку, литературу и т. п.) ;
    сотрудничать( в газете, журнале) (to) It is an honour to be invited to contribute to your magazine. ≈ Получить предложение писать статьи для вашего журнала большая честь.
    3) содействовать, способствовать (to) Fresh air and exercise contribute to good health. ≈ Свежий воздух и физические упражнения способствуют улучшению здоровья. Public opinion can contribute to government decisions. ≈ Общественное мнение может положительно влиять на решения правительства. circumstances which contributed strength to the conclusion ≈ обстоятельства, которые дадут силу для такого исхода Syn: further
    жертвовать (деньги и т. п.) — to * to the Red Cross жертвовать в фонд Красного Креста — to * food and clothing for the relief of the refugees жертвовать продукты питания и одежду в помощь беженцам — to * money жертвовать /вносить/ деньги — to * time уделять время — to * help оказывать помощь( личным участием) — to * to a present for smb. участвовать в складчине на подарок кому-л. делать вклад( в науку и т. п.) ;
    способствовать, содействовать — to * suggestions on scientific questions вносить предложения по научным вопросам — he *d greatly to the improvement of national music он многое сделал для развития национальной музыки — drink *d to his downfall одной из причин его падения было пьянство сотрудничать (в газете, журнале) — to * to a newspaper писать для газеты
    contribute вносить вклад ~ делать вклад (в науку и т. п.;
    to) ~ делать долевой взнос ~ жертвовать (деньги;
    to) ~ жертвовать деньги ~ отдавать( время) ~ содействовать, способствовать ~ сотрудничать (в газете, журнале;
    to) ~ сотрудничать ~ способствовать
    ~ in proportion делать пропорциональный взнос
    ~ to the estate вносить вклад в имущество

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > contribute

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    contribute

    v

    способствовать, содействовать; делать вклад

    English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > contribute

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    contribute

    Англо-русский синонимический словарь > contribute

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    contribute

    гл.

    1)

    общ.

    делать пожертвования [взносы], жертвовать

    Pensionable service is the number of years during which you contribute to the pension plan. — Пенсионный стаж — это количество лет, в течение которых вы платите взносы в пенсионный план.

    See:

    2)

    общ.

    вносить [делать] вклад ; содействовать, способствовать

    Англо-русский экономический словарь > contribute

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    contribute

    [kən’trɪbjuːt], [‘kɔntrɪbjuːt]

    гл.

    1) делать пожертвования, взносы

    Please contribute to this collection of money for homeless families. — Будьте так добры, пожертвуйте в фонд помощи бездомным семьям.

    We contributed clothing for the flood victims. — Мы пожертвовали одежду в помощь пострадавшим от наводнения.

    2) вносить вклад, обогатить ценным достижением

    It is an honour to be invited to contribute to your magazine. — Получить предложение писать статьи для вашего журнала — большая честь.

    4) содействовать, способствовать

    Fresh air and exercise contribute to good health. — Свежий воздух и физические упражнения способствуют улучшению здоровья.

    Public opinion can contribute to government decisions. — Общественное мнение может положительно влиять на решения правительства.

    Syn:

    Англо-русский современный словарь > contribute

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    contribute

    [kən’trɪjuːt]

    v

    жертвовать, вносить (деньги), вносить вклад (во что-либо), делать пожертвования

    Please contribute to this collection of money for homeless families. — Будьте так добры, пожертвуйте в фонд помощи бездомным семьям.

    We contributed clothing for the flood victims. — Мы дали одежду жертвам наводнения

    — contribute food for the victims of the earthquake


    — contribute to the Red Cross
    — contribute greatly to the improvement of living conditions
    — contribute to charity

    English-Russian combinatory dictionary > contribute

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    contribute

    способствовать; жертвовать

    English-Russian dictionary of Information technology > contribute

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    contribute

    v

    вносить , делать вклад ; содействовать; способствовать

    Politics english-russian dictionary > contribute

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    contribute to

    (

    ЛДП

    )

    1) приводить к

    this operation[ purging the sealant passages]purges old greases and residual build-up which contribute to seat leakage and excessive operating torque в результате этой операции [ чистки каналов герметика] удаляются старое масло и остаточные скопления мехпримесей, которые приводят к протечкам в седле и чрезмерному повышению рабочего крутящего момента

    2) провоцировать; спровоцировать

    Failure to A may contribute to intermittent brake slippage which could result in Несоблюдение А может спровоцировать перемежающееся проскальзывание тормоза, которое приводит к

    3) обусловливать / обусловливаться (о факторе, величине сигнала)

    4) влиять на

    5) быть дополнительной / еще одной причиной чего-л.

    The low quality of fuel and of lubricating products contributed to the need for robust design Низкое качество топлива и смазочных материалов было еще одной причиной, по которой предпочтение отдавалось устойчивой конструкции [ автомобилей]

    6) определяться (малой толщиной, вторым сомножителем)

    7) вносить (погрешность, неопределенность)

    8) иметь; обладать

    10) быть причиной / источником чего-л.

    12) способствовать чему-л.; делать

    что-л.

    для

    A contributed greatly to В А многое сделал для В / А во многом способствовал В

    English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > contribute to

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    contribute

    содействовать ; способствовать ; отдавать (время) ; сотрудничать (в газете, журнале) ; жертвовать (деньги) ; сделать вклад (в науку) ; ? contribute towards the payment of the ordinary expenses ;

    Англо-Русский словарь финансовых терминов > contribute

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    contribute

    1) вносить вклад

    2) сотрудничать
    3) содействовать
    – contribute to

    Англо-русский технический словарь > contribute

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    contribute

    1) спосо́бствовать

    2) же́ртвовать на что-л.; вноси́ть вклад

    3) сотру́дничать

    The Americanisms. English-Russian dictionary. > contribute

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  • contribute — ► VERB 1) give in order to help achieve or provide something. 2) (contribute to) help to cause or bring about. DERIVATIVES contribution noun contributive adjective contributor noun. USAGE The first pronunciation, which puts the s …   English terms dictionary

  • contribute — [kən trib′yo͞ot] vt., vi. contributed, contributing [< L contributus, pp. of contribuere: see COM & TRIBUTE] 1. to give or provide jointly with others; give to a common fund 2. to write and give or sell (an article, story, poem, etc.) to a… …   English World dictionary

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