Writing Is Exciting!: Contribute!

Deffinition
CONTRIBUTE, v.t. [L., to grant, assign, or impart. See Tribe, Tribute.]

1. To give or grant in common with others; to give a common stock or for a common purpose; to pay a share.

England contributes much more than any other of the allies.

It is the duty of Christians to contribute a portion of their substance for the propagation of the gospel.

2. To impart a portion or share to a common purpose.

Let each man contribute his influence to correct public morals.CONTRIBUTE, v.i. To give a part; to lend a portion of power, aid or influence; to have a share in any act or effect.

There is not a single beauty in the piece, to which the invention must not contribute.

Scriptures:

Ezra 2

Old Testament

EzraChapter 2The descendants of the Jews taken captive who return to Jerusalem and to Judah are listed—The children of priests whose genealogy is lost are denied the priesthood—Faithful people contribute to the building of the temple.

D&C 69

Doctrine and Covenants

...to carry the manuscript of the compiled revelations and commandments to Independence, Missouri, for printing. He was also to take with him moneys that had been contributed for the building up of the Church in Missouri. As the course of travel would lead him through a sparsely settled country...

Fast, Fasting

The Guide to the Scriptures

...each month is set aside for the purpose of fasting. During this time, Church members go without food and water for twenty-four hours. They then contribute to the Church the money that they would have spent on food for those meals. This money is called a fast offering. The Church uses the fast...

Bless, Blessed, Blessing

The Guide to the Scriptures

To confer divine favor upon someone. Anything contributing to true happiness, well-being, or prosperity is a blessing.

Nephi, Son of Nephi, Son of Helaman

The Guide to the Scriptures

...hundred years of Nephite history (34–321 A.D.). Several generations of writers, including Nephi, contributed to the record. Verses 1–19 tell that after the resurrected Christ’s visit all the Nephites and Lamanites were converted to the gospel. Peace, love, and harmony reigned. The three...

Quotes:

I am convinced that material things can contribute a lot to making one's life pleasant, but, basically, if you do not have very good friends and relatives who matter to you, life will be really empty and sad and material things cease to be important.

David Rockefeller

Close friends contribute to our personal growth. They also contribute to our personal pleasure, making the music sound sweeter, the wine taste richer, the laughter ring louder because they are there.

Judith Viorst

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.

Tony Robbins

Personal Deffinition:

I think that to contribute means to give,or to be a part of.

It could mean add to, too. Like have a part of, or do something to become a part of something.

To apply, this, I want to contribute service in Vanguard so that we can create unity, which is what we've been trying to work on lately. :)

David Rockefeller