condone

con·done /kənˈdoʊn/ verb

con·dones; con·doned; con·don·ing

[+ obj] : to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) : to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue
▪ a government that has been accused of condoning racism — often used in negative statements ▪ We cannot condone [=excuse] that kind of behavior.

condone

con·done /kənˈdoʊn/ verb

con·dones; con·doned; con·don·ing

[+ obj] : to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) : to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue
▪ a government that has been accused of condoning racism — often used in negative statements ▪ We cannot condone [=excuse] that kind of behavior.

condone

con·done /kənˈdoʊn/ verb

con·dones; con·doned; con·don·ing

[+ obj] : to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) : to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue
▪ a government that has been accused of condoning racism — often used in negative statements ▪ We cannot condone [=excuse] that kind of behavior.

The Period

 Use a period [ . ] at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. There is no space between the last letter and the period. Use one space between the period and the first letter of the next sentence. This goes against the grain for people using the typography instilled by generations of old-fashioned typewriter users, but modern word-processors nicely accommodate the spacing after a period, and double-spacing after a period can only serve to discombobulate the good intentions of one’s software. Quotation Marks and Parentheses for special placement considerations with those marks.

See
Use a period at the end of a command.

• Hand in the poster essays no later than noon on Friday.
• In case of tremors, leave the building immediately.

Use a period at the end of an indirect question.

• The teacher asked why Maria had left out the easy exercises.
• My father used to wonder why Egbert’s ears were so big.

Use a period with abbreviations:

Dr. Espinoza arrived from Washington, D.C., at 6 p.m.

Notice that when the period ending the abbreviation comes at the end of a sentence, it will also suffice to end the sentence. On the other hand, when an abbreviation ends a question or exclamation, it is appropriate to add a question mark or exclamation mark after the abbreviation-ending period:

Did you enjoy living in Washington, D.C.?

Occasionally, a statement will end with a question. When that happens, it is appropriate to end the sentence with a question mark.

• We can get to Boston quicker, can’t we, if we take the interstate?
• His question was, can we end this statement with a question mark?
• She ended her remarks with a resounding why not?

Acronyms (abbreviations [usually made up of the first letter from a series of words] which we pronounce as words, not a series of letters) usually do not require periods: NATO, NOW, VISTA, LASER, SCUBA, RADAR. Abbreviations we pronounce by spelling out the letters may or may not use periods and you will have to use a dictionary to be sure: FBI, NAACP, NCAA, U.S.A., U.N.I.C.E.F., etc.

The Period

 Use a period [ . ] at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. There is no space between the last letter and the period. Use one space between the period and the first letter of the next sentence. This goes against the grain for people using the typography instilled by generations of old-fashioned typewriter users, but modern word-processors nicely accommodate the spacing after a period, and double-spacing after a period can only serve to discombobulate the good intentions of one’s software. Quotation Marks and Parentheses for special placement considerations with those marks.

See
Use a period at the end of a command.

• Hand in the poster essays no later than noon on Friday.
• In case of tremors, leave the building immediately.

Use a period at the end of an indirect question.

• The teacher asked why Maria had left out the easy exercises.
• My father used to wonder why Egbert’s ears were so big.

Use a period with abbreviations:

Dr. Espinoza arrived from Washington, D.C., at 6 p.m.

Notice that when the period ending the abbreviation comes at the end of a sentence, it will also suffice to end the sentence. On the other hand, when an abbreviation ends a question or exclamation, it is appropriate to add a question mark or exclamation mark after the abbreviation-ending period:

Did you enjoy living in Washington, D.C.?

Occasionally, a statement will end with a question. When that happens, it is appropriate to end the sentence with a question mark.

• We can get to Boston quicker, can’t we, if we take the interstate?
• His question was, can we end this statement with a question mark?
• She ended her remarks with a resounding why not?

Acronyms (abbreviations [usually made up of the first letter from a series of words] which we pronounce as words, not a series of letters) usually do not require periods: NATO, NOW, VISTA, LASER, SCUBA, RADAR. Abbreviations we pronounce by spelling out the letters may or may not use periods and you will have to use a dictionary to be sure: FBI, NAACP, NCAA, U.S.A., U.N.I.C.E.F., etc.

The Period

 Use a period [ . ] at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. There is no space between the last letter and the period. Use one space between the period and the first letter of the next sentence. This goes against the grain for people using the typography instilled by generations of old-fashioned typewriter users, but modern word-processors nicely accommodate the spacing after a period, and double-spacing after a period can only serve to discombobulate the good intentions of one’s software. Quotation Marks and Parentheses for special placement considerations with those marks.

See
Use a period at the end of a command.

• Hand in the poster essays no later than noon on Friday.
• In case of tremors, leave the building immediately.

Use a period at the end of an indirect question.

• The teacher asked why Maria had left out the easy exercises.
• My father used to wonder why Egbert’s ears were so big.

Use a period with abbreviations:

Dr. Espinoza arrived from Washington, D.C., at 6 p.m.

Notice that when the period ending the abbreviation comes at the end of a sentence, it will also suffice to end the sentence. On the other hand, when an abbreviation ends a question or exclamation, it is appropriate to add a question mark or exclamation mark after the abbreviation-ending period:

Did you enjoy living in Washington, D.C.?

Occasionally, a statement will end with a question. When that happens, it is appropriate to end the sentence with a question mark.

• We can get to Boston quicker, can’t we, if we take the interstate?
• His question was, can we end this statement with a question mark?
• She ended her remarks with a resounding why not?

Acronyms (abbreviations [usually made up of the first letter from a series of words] which we pronounce as words, not a series of letters) usually do not require periods: NATO, NOW, VISTA, LASER, SCUBA, RADAR. Abbreviations we pronounce by spelling out the letters may or may not use periods and you will have to use a dictionary to be sure: FBI, NAACP, NCAA, U.S.A., U.N.I.C.E.F., etc.

The Period

 Use a period [ . ] at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. There is no space between the last letter and the period. Use one space between the period and the first letter of the next sentence. This goes against the grain for people using the typography instilled by generations of old-fashioned typewriter users, but modern word-processors nicely accommodate the spacing after a period, and double-spacing after a period can only serve to discombobulate the good intentions of one’s software. Quotation Marks and Parentheses for special placement considerations with those marks.

See
Use a period at the end of a command.

• Hand in the poster essays no later than noon on Friday.
• In case of tremors, leave the building immediately.

Use a period at the end of an indirect question.

• The teacher asked why Maria had left out the easy exercises.
• My father used to wonder why Egbert’s ears were so big.

Use a period with abbreviations:

Dr. Espinoza arrived from Washington, D.C., at 6 p.m.

Notice that when the period ending the abbreviation comes at the end of a sentence, it will also suffice to end the sentence. On the other hand, when an abbreviation ends a question or exclamation, it is appropriate to add a question mark or exclamation mark after the abbreviation-ending period:

Did you enjoy living in Washington, D.C.?

Occasionally, a statement will end with a question. When that happens, it is appropriate to end the sentence with a question mark.

• We can get to Boston quicker, can’t we, if we take the interstate?
• His question was, can we end this statement with a question mark?
• She ended her remarks with a resounding why not?

Acronyms (abbreviations [usually made up of the first letter from a series of words] which we pronounce as words, not a series of letters) usually do not require periods: NATO, NOW, VISTA, LASER, SCUBA, RADAR. Abbreviations we pronounce by spelling out the letters may or may not use periods and you will have to use a dictionary to be sure: FBI, NAACP, NCAA, U.S.A., U.N.I.C.E.F., etc.

contribute

con·trib·ute /kənˈtrɪbju:t/ verb

con·trib·utes; con·trib·ut·ed; con·trib·ut·ing

1 : to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization — usually + to or toward [+ obj] ▪ He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity. ▪ The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. ▪ She contributed [=added] little to the discussion. [no obj] ▪ We’re trying to raise money for a new school, and we’re hoping that everyone will contribute. ▪ He did not contribute to the project.

2 [no obj] : to help to cause something to happen ▪ In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. — usually + to ▪ Many players have contributed to the team’s success. ▪ Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]

3 : to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine [+ obj] ▪ He contributed many poems to the magazine. [no obj] ▪ Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.

— contributing adjective
▪ The coach’s positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team’s success. [=the coach’s positive attitude was a reason for the team’s success] ▪ She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.

— con·trib·u·tor /kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/ noun, plural con·trib·u·tors [count]
▪ She is a regular/frequent contributor to the magazine. ▪ a list of contributors who have donated more than one thousand dollars

contribute

con·trib·ute /kənˈtrɪbju:t/ verb

con·trib·utes; con·trib·ut·ed; con·trib·ut·ing

1 : to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization — usually + to or toward [+ obj] ▪ He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity. ▪ The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. ▪ She contributed [=added] little to the discussion. [no obj] ▪ We’re trying to raise money for a new school, and we’re hoping that everyone will contribute. ▪ He did not contribute to the project.

2 [no obj] : to help to cause something to happen ▪ In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. — usually + to ▪ Many players have contributed to the team’s success. ▪ Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]

3 : to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine [+ obj] ▪ He contributed many poems to the magazine. [no obj] ▪ Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.

— contributing adjective
▪ The coach’s positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team’s success. [=the coach’s positive attitude was a reason for the team’s success] ▪ She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.

— con·trib·u·tor /kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/ noun, plural con·trib·u·tors [count]
▪ She is a regular/frequent contributor to the magazine. ▪ a list of contributors who have donated more than one thousand dollars

contribute

con·trib·ute /kənˈtrɪbju:t/ verb

con·trib·utes; con·trib·ut·ed; con·trib·ut·ing

1 : to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization — usually + to or toward [+ obj] ▪ He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity. ▪ The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. ▪ She contributed [=added] little to the discussion. [no obj] ▪ We’re trying to raise money for a new school, and we’re hoping that everyone will contribute. ▪ He did not contribute to the project.

2 [no obj] : to help to cause something to happen ▪ In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. — usually + to ▪ Many players have contributed to the team’s success. ▪ Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]

3 : to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine [+ obj] ▪ He contributed many poems to the magazine. [no obj] ▪ Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.

— contributing adjective
▪ The coach’s positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team’s success. [=the coach’s positive attitude was a reason for the team’s success] ▪ She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.

— con·trib·u·tor /kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/ noun, plural con·trib·u·tors [count]
▪ She is a regular/frequent contributor to the magazine. ▪ a list of contributors who have donated more than one thousand dollars