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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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"I hope this trip will contribute to even deeper friendship between Taiwan and Eswatini, thanks to closer economic, agricultural, cultural and educational links, as well as promote Taiwan's international co-operation," he said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"I hope this trip will contribute to even deeper friendship between Taiwan and Eswatini, thanks to closer economic, agricultural, cultural and educational links, as well as promote Taiwan's international cooperation," he added.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“Immigration scammers contribute to a lawless environment, undermining our immigration system,” said Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency Urbina falsely thought had awarded her residency.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Under a law Congress passed in 2022, the federal government will provide up to $1,000 a year for people with low to moderate incomes who contribute to any type of retirement account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I'm sure my parents and many others had their doubts, but nobody wanted to appear unpatriotic or contribute to the alarm.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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