Synonyms of contribute

contribute

verb

kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt 

1

as in to donate

to make a donation as part of a group effort

would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donate
• present
• provide
• kick in
• chip in
• pitch in
• bestow
• afford
• furnish
• confer
• give
• award
• endow
• dole (out)

2

as in to volunteer

to make a present of

contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donate
• volunteer
• give
• provide
• present
• bestow
• offer
• furnish
• issue
• give away
• render
• award
• give of
• afford
• assist
• pay
• benefit
• confer
• impart
• help
• aid
• endow
• kick in
• chip in
• throw in
• extend
• pitch in
• dispense
• sacrifice
• administer
• hand out
• dole out
• lavish
• dish out
• comp
• regale
• indue
• proffer
• endue
• mete (out)
• tender
• fork (over, out, or up)
• put up
• pungle (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• hold
• retain
• withhold
• preserve
• save
• lend
• advance
• sell
• pocket
• loan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contribute

But several complications at the beginning of the session contributed to budget delays, Horman said. —Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025

Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Her comments, along with criticisms of the original film, contributed to the controversy. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025

Researchers are unsure why the bird flu virus survived the aging process, but the fat and protein content in the cheese, along with the relatively low aging temperature, likely contribute to the stability of the virus, according to Martin. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025