Synonyms for

Contributing

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

Definition

To give or supply something, especially money, in order to help achieve or provide something.

Synonyms & similar words

bestow putup contributory impart bring contributive chipin conduce lead give conducive tributary lend kickin add contribute participating donating helping giving supporting aiding assisting funding backing promoting sponsoring supplying providing adding subscribing endowing granting contributive

Synonyms by register

Formal

assisting aiding subsidizing furthering

Informal

chipping in pitching in helping out adding to

Literary

bestowing lending

Antonyms

withholding taking hindering obstructing detracting hoarding

Common collocations

  • contributing factor
  • contributing to success
  • contributing to the problem
  • contributing member
  • contributing to the economy
  • contributing to climate change
  • contributing author

Word family

noun contribution
verb contribute
adjective contributory
adverb contributingly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate what something adds to. Be mindful of whether the contribution is positive or negative.

Example sentences

  1. I am contributing to the school's food drive.
  2. She is contributing her time to the animal shelter.
  3. We are contributing money to the hurricane relief fund.
  4. He is contributing his skills to the project.
  5. The company is contributing to the local community.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. - Unknown

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