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contribute

[/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/]
verb
contribuir
1. to give or provide something, especially money or help, as a part of a joint effort
She contributed $500 to the charity.
Ela contribuiu com $500 para a caridade.
2. to write something for publication in a newspaper, magazine, or book
He contributes articles to the local newspaper.
Ele contribui com artigos para o jornal local.
3. to have a role in causing something to happen
Poor diet can contribute to health problems.
Uma má alimentação pode contribuir para problemas de saúde.
4. to participate or share in an activity or discussion
Everyone is welcome to contribute ideas at the meeting.
Todos são bem-vindos para contribuir com ideias na reunião.
Synonyms
donategiveprovidesubmitparticipate
Antonyms
withholdtakereceive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contribuir
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
contribuir
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
contribuir
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
contribuir
standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

contribute to someone's understanding
contribute to the cause
contribute one's two cents
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