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Contribute vs Bidale - What's the difference?

contribute | bidale |

As a verb contribute

is to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

As a noun bidale is

(archaic|uk|dialect) an invitation of friends to drink ale at a poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief.

contribute

English

Verb

(contribut)
  • To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
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    Synonyms

    * add * assist * bestow * bring * chip in * impart * kick in * lend * provide * put up

    bidale

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (archaic, UK, dialect) An invitation of friends to drink ale at a poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief.
  • (Webster 1913)