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
• 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

Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

This industrial cluster contributes around £12 billion annually to the UK economy and supports more than 41,000 highly skilled jobs across approximately 4,500 specialist engineering and technology businesses. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Yet alcohol contributes to millions of deaths globally each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, unintentional accidents, violence and, importantly, dependence and addiction. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Research on delicate leafy greens shows that canning contributes to broad nutrient degradation. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026

This contributes to the overwhelming, but incorrect, sense that college keeps getting more and more expensive. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi contributes to a score of about one in every four games. — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 26 June 2026

And each new unicorn company contributes to a global picture of an investable Africa. — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026