Synonyms for

Contributes

Verb / kʌˈntrɪbju:ts / Another word for contributes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give or provide something, especially money or resources, in order to help achieve or provide something

Synonyms & similar words

lend add bring lead conduce putup bestow give contribute chipin kickin impart donates gives provides supplies participates helps assists supports endows furnishes grants lends subsidiaries conduces brings invests

Synonyms by register

Formal

assists aids supplies furnishes

Informal

adds to helps with chips in lends a hand

Literary

bestows lends

Antonyms

detracts removes takes withholds hinders reduces diminishes

Common collocations

  • contributes to the problem
  • contributes to success
  • contributes significantly
  • contributes to the economy
  • contributes to climate change
  • contributes to the solution
  • contributes to the debate

Word family

noun contribution
verb contribute
adjective contributory
adverb contributively

Usage note

The verb 'contribute' often implies a positive or neutral addition. When used with negative outcomes, it's usually followed by 'to' and the negative element, e.g., 'contributes to the decline'.

Example sentences

  1. She contributes to the school's fundraising efforts.
  2. The company contributes a portion of its profits to charity.
  3. He contributes his time and expertise to the community center.
  4. She contributes to the success of the team.
  5. Everyone should contribute to a cleaner environment.

Quotes

  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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