Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or supply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor. 2. (v. i.) 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. 3. (v. i.) To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.

Multi-Version Concordance Contribute (4 Occurrences) Romans 12:13 contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality. (See RSV) 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves." (WEY) 2 Kings 15:20 Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and didn't stay there in the land. (See NIV) Nehemiah 10:32 Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God; (See NAS)