contribute

verb

kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt How to pronounce contribute (audio)
Definition of contributenext
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?

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2
as in to volunteer
to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

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Recent Examples of contribute Edited by Alain Sherter The Associated Press contributed to this report. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Former Miami Herald staff writer Adriana Brasileiro contributed to this report. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Luiz is the record-breaking $18 million winger hired to be an immediate goal-contributing force. — Pj Green august 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 By 2009, Sacco had helped transform Chelsea, though her success contributed to the neighborhood’s gentrification and, ultimately, to the end of Bungalow. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
  1. donate
  2. volunteer
  3. give
  4. provide
  5. present
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  • The film is being produced by Candle Media’s Candle True Stories with financing from Riot Games and Hypixel Studios, both of which will donate their profits from the film to charity.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of donate
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  • Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Billionaires can volunteer large sums of cash without being forced to do so.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of volunteer
Verb
  • Suggest the plan, capture the takeaways, and give everyone one clear action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Utilizing quick, short passes, Hayes completed 14 of his first 16 attempts, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to sophomore tight end Ian Figi that gave Naperville Central a 14-0 lead.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The order Graf read from the bench outlined the evidence presented during the hearing, ruling that the prosecution had met the threshold of probable cause and can still pursue the death penalty.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of present

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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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