Synonyms of contributes

contributes

verb

present tense third-person singular of contribute

1

as in donates

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

• donates
• chips in
• kicks in
• presents
• bestows
• provides
• pitches in
• confers
• affords
• furnishes
• gives
• endows
• awards
• doles (out)

2

as in volunteers

to make a present of

contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donates
• volunteers
• gives
• provides
• presents
• bestows
• offers
• renders
• furnishes
• gives away
• issues
• gives of
• awards
• affords
• confers
• imparts
• pays
• endows
• assists
• aids
• kicks in
• extends
• dispenses
• chips in
• helps
• throws in
• benefits
• administers
• lavishes
• pitches in
• endues
• indues
• regales
• proffers
• hands out
• sacrifices
• doles out
• metes (out)
• comps
• dishes out
• forks (over, out, or up)
• tenders
• puts up
• pungles (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds
• retains
• keeps
• preserves
• saves
• lends
• withholds
• advances
• sells
• pockets
• loans

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contributes

This contributes to overdose, unemployment and greater burden on emergency departments and hospitals. —Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025

Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

Trash contributes significantly to climate change in several ways. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

Nuclear energy contributes to about 70% of France’s energy consumption, according to the World Nuclear Association(WNA). —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025

Winchester Cathedral's site notes that the holiday rental contributes to the stunning roughly $19,000-a-day cost of upkeep. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025

For decades, Republican and Democratic administrations have understood that advancing democracy abroad creates allies and contributes to a more stable and economically successful world. —Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025

While specific activation plans are still under review, our commitment remains to deliver a project that contributes to a vibrant downtown. —Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025

Blane Bachelor regularly contributes both as a writer and editor for Afar, as well as to outlets including CNN, CNN Travel, the Points Guy, and Robb Report. —Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025