CONTRIBUTE (2)

Con‐trib″ute, v. i. 1. 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. Burke. 2. 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. Goldsmith.