Synonyms of contributing

contributing

verb

present participle of contribute

1

as in donating

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

• donating
• presenting
• providing
• kicking in
• pitching in
• bestowing
• awarding
• chipping in
• giving
• affording
• conferring
• furnishing
• endowing
• doling (out)

2

as in volunteering

to make a present of

contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donating
• volunteering
• giving
• providing
• presenting
• bestowing
• issuing
• offering
• awarding
• giving of
• giving away
• rendering
• furnishing
• assisting
• paying
• benefiting
• affording
• aiding
• conferring
• helping
• imparting
• endowing
• sacrificing
• throwing in
• extending
• kicking in
• administering
• comping
• pitching in
• dispensing
• chipping in
• lavishing
• handing out
• regaling
• meting (out)
• doling out
• dishing out
• proffering
• tendering
• enduing
• forking (over, out, or up)
• putting up
• pungling (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding
• keeping
• retaining
• preserving
• saving
• withholding
• advancing
• selling
• pocketing
• lending
• loaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contributing

If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026

Unlike the city’s past listening sessions under Laesch, Mullins wants those contributing the cultural plan to be targeted towards specific groups within the city, such as visual artists, performing artists, downtown businesses, different cultural groups and creative organizations. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

Her ability to thoughtfully consider others’ input while confidently contributing her own fosters an environment of mutual respect and intellectual growth. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

After Season 2 was announced, both Miley Cyrus and Carly Rae Jepsen expressed interest in contributing music to the show’s soundtrack. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026

First, there has to be a definitive word of when the end will be for the most iconic player of his generation, with seemingly a desire from the still-contributing 41-year-old to push forward beyond this season. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026

The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the epicenter of the region’s logistics industry, supporting more than 200,000 jobs and contributing $28 billion to the regional economy in 2022. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026

Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026