contribute
intermediateB1/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ · con-trib-ute
to give something (such as money, time, or help) in order to achieve something.
Meanings
to give something (such as money, time, or help) in order to achieve something.
کچھ دینا (جیسے پیسے، وقت، یا مدد) کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنے کے لیے۔
حصہ ڈالنا
hissa dalna
Common Collocations
- contribute to a cause
- contribute financially
- contribute ideas
Example Sentences
She decided to contribute to the charity by donating clothes.
اس نے کپڑے عطیہ کرکے خیرات میں حصہ ڈالنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne kapray atiyah karke khairat mein hissa dalne ka faisla kiya.
Many scientists contribute their research to the academic community.
بہت سے سائنسدان اپنی تحقیق کو علمی کمیونٹی میں شامل کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se scientists apni tahqeeq ko ilmī community mein shamil karte hain.
Volunteers contribute their time to help the less fortunate.
رضاکار کم نصیب لوگوں کی مدد کے لیے اپنا وقت دیتے ہیں۔
Razakar kam naseeb logon ki madad ke liye apna waqt dete hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of contributing as 'giving a part' to something larger.
Imagine a group of people each putting a piece into a puzzle.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خیرات کا دیا، جو دے دو، وہی ہے سب سے بڑا عمل
Khairaat ka diya, jo de do, wahi hai sab se bara amal
The act of giving charity is the greatest deed of all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کر، دریا میں ڈال
Neki kar, darya mein daal
Do good and forget it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contributus" — to pay, to bring together
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from the Latin 'contributus', which is a combination of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'tribuere' meaning 'to give'. It has been used in English since the early 15th century.