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

Zappa’s Mothers at the time of the performance included drummer Chester Thompson, keyboardist George Duke, guitarist Jeff Simmons, saxophonist Napoleon Murphy Brock, bassist Tom Fowler, and percussionist Ruth Underwood, who also contributed her memories of the June 1974 show to the liner notes. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025

This aids in the recording, tracking and storage of various electronic records—such as PDFs, processing files and commercially sensitive information—which contributes to lean management. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Information for this article was contributed by Christina A. Cassidy of The Associated Press. —Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025

Now Open Christina Poletto is a contributing writer for AD PRO, AD's members-only community for design industry professionals. —Christina Poletto, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025