contributes

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donate, provide v.
be partly responsible for v.

VERB

donate, provide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add commit devote give grant pony up share subsidize supply

STRONG

accord afford assign bequeath bestow confer dispense dower endow enrich furnish present proffer sacrifice subscribe tender will

WEAK

ante up bequest chip in come through dole out give away go Dutch hand out kick in pitch in sweeten the kitty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep take

STRONG

disagree receive refuse withhold

WEAK

counteract disapprove harm hurt neglect oppose shun subtract take away withdraw

VERB

be partly responsible for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance assist help lead strengthen support

STRONG

aid augment conduce fortify redound reinforce supplement tend uphold

WEAK

add to be conducive be instrumental do one's bit finger in the pie get in the act have a hand in put in two cents sit in on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease hinder hurt stop

STRONG

injure subtract weaken

WEAK

counteract disapprove harm neglect oppose shun take take away withdraw withhold

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contributes

While drought contributes to the fires, experts say deforestation and drying of peatlands has damaged previously fire-resistant landscapes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

She also contributes to political and general news coverage for the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The climate pattern also contributes to rising sea levels, since water expands as it heats up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The province has the highest GDP per capita in the country, and it contributes billions a year to the federal tax pool because of its strong economy.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

In a round, everyone contributes equally in terms of melody.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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