contribute attribute distribute tribute contribute v. (1) to give something to help a person, group, cause
He contributed 100 dollars to the charity.
We"re trying to raise money for a new school, and we"re hoping that everyone will contribute.
(2) to help to cause something to happen
Many players have contributed to the team"s success.
Heavy drinking contributed to her death.
(3) to write (something such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine
He contributed many poems to the magazine.
Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.
contribution n.
American economists have made important contributions to the field of financial and corporate economics.
This list ranked companies that make charitable contributions of a half million dollars or more.
attribute v. to say that is because of
He attributes his success to his coach.
His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.
attribute n. a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has
The interviewer asked me what I consider to be my best attribute.
Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader.
distribute v. (1) to give or deliver something to people
He"d been hired to distribute leaflets to people who passed by.
The organization distributes food and clothing to needy families.
(2) to divide something among the members of a group
The profits are evenly distributed between them.
The work for the project gets distributed among the editors.
(3) to spread out
The machine distributes the seeds evenly on the ground.
tribute n. something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone
The concert was a tribute to the musician.
Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war.
Artists and musicians paid tribute to the famous composer.She ______ her success to hard work and a bit of luck.