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

The center contributes to global research on gibbons The gibbons are full of personality and individual quirks, and Skollar knows them well after decades at the center. — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Gruden, who works for Barstool Sports and contributes on a variety of shows on its platform, has a jury trial scheduled to begin May 24, 2027. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Asset managers and private equity firms provide the majority of the funding, while Nvidia contributes strategic capital, credit support or financing partnerships where appropriate. — Sanjit Singh Dang, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

All of the new rules pose a risk to the industry that sprang up in the wake of the 2019 law, which Sergi says generates over $5 billion in revenue, sustains nearly 49,000 jobs and contributes over $250 million in tax money. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

LightDesire Musical Caterpillar Tummy Time Toy From squeaking noises to baby rattles to teething toys, this music caterpillar contributes to a complete multi-sensory experience. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

The Skin Increases Calories and Saturated Fat Much of the chicken’s fat is concentrated in the skin, which also contributes additional calories and sodium. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

That constraint contributes to the housing crises afflicting these seasonal recreation areas. — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Susan Manning, president of Tri-County Wildlife Care, said feeding feral cats contributes to population growth. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026