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contribute

[kuhn-trib-yoot] / kənˈtrɪb yut /
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

Example Sentences

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The reason: Net imports of oil and liquefied natural gas consume 1% to 2% of European gross domestic product, whereas net exports contribute 0.2% to U.S. output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That security allowed us to do everything immigrants and their children are supposed to do: buy homes, build careers, contribute to civic life and love this country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"Sure, AI data centres consume massive amounts of energy, contribute to air pollution, and drain the water supply from local communities," Forcino said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This challenge can make decision-making harder and, over time, may contribute to a disconnect from reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

They continued to hash out how Esperanza could contribute, but Moss remained silent, unsure how to help, uncertain he should get too involved.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro