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contribuire

contribute

verb kohn-tree-bweeR-eh Common

Origin: from Latin contribuere

Usage Note

Contribuire is an -isco verb, so it inserts that infix: contribuisco, contribuisce. It takes the preposition a: contribuire a un progetto ('to contribute to a project'). Think 'chip in' rather than only 'donate money'.

Examples

"Tutti possono contribuire al progetto."

Natural Translation

Everyone can contribute to the project.

Literal Translation

All can contribute to-the project.

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