Synonyms for contribute
kənˈtrɪb yutcon·trib·ute

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.1 / 11 votes

1. contribute

   Synonyms:
   conduce, add, subscribe, give, co-operate, assist, tend, supply

   Antonyms:
   refuse, withhold, misconduct, misapply, contravene

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 4 votes

1. lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bringverb

   bestow a quality on

   "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"

   Synonyms:
   supply, tot, land, get, tote up, bring in, bring, impart, pass on, add, lead, put up, take, sum, add up, conduce, fetch, channel, tot up, sum up, work, carry, give, make for, bestow, play, loan, append, institute, tally, convey, leave, conduct, confer, kick in, add together, chip in, total, summate, wreak, lend, transmit

2. contribute, give, chip in, kick inverb

   contribute to some cause

   "I gave at the office"

   Synonyms:
   commit, dedicate, cave in, collapse, conduce, bring, impart, pass on, add, move over, return, establish, set in, lead, reach, present, have, generate, fall in, make, pay, consecrate, throw, gift, feed, break, put up, ease up, apply, give, grant, open, founder, devote, bestow, hold, pass, render, sacrifice, yield, turn over, leave, kick down, give way, kick in, chip in, afford, lend, hand

3. contribute, lead, conduceverb

   be conducive to

   "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"

   Synonyms:
   lead, conduce, precede, run, put up, bestow, lend, chip in, give, chair, extend, add, impart, guide, direct, result, top, kick in, take, moderate, pass, leave, conduct, bring, go, head

4. put up, contributeverb

   provide

   "The city has to put up half the required amount"

   Synonyms:
   digest, abide, tolerate, conduce, put forward, bring, support, impart, house, tin, add, can, lead, endure, put up, post, stick out, bestow, offer, give, stomach, erect, raise, kick in, provide, nominate, brook, set up, domiciliate, suffer, stand, rear, chip in, lend, bear

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1. contributeverb

   Synonyms:
   give (in common with others), grant or bestow (as a share), DONATE

2. contributeverb

   Synonyms:
   conduce, minister, conspire, co-operate, concur, bear a part, be helpful

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "contribute":

   contributing, help, assist, contribution, contributes, participate, make, provide, helping, promote, play, facilitate, serve, contributed

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1. Vittorio Zappalorto:

   This will undoubtedly be a deserving action that will contribute to the preservation of our architectural heritage and to the serenity of residents and tourists themselves.

2. Harry Chan:

   I'm in my 60s, I've got all the time I want to do whatever I want to do -- and being a diver, I think it's time for me to really contribute back to the community, age is only a figure. There's so much we can do, no matter how old you are.

3. Isa Kujawski:

   Berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are high in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all of which work to lower oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, these processes improve blood pressure, vascular function, and fight free radical formation. Consequently, clinical studies have shown that berries contribute to lower cardiovascular disease risk.

4. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poets often push the boundaries of language, experimenting with words and forms. This experimentation can contribute to the evolution and enrichment of a language, expanding its expressive possibilities.

5. Brian Briggs:

   This is very exciting. It’s great to be able to contribute to the international conservation work to protect these extraordinary animals and learn more about their fascinating lives.