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Contribute

/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

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📖 Definitions of "Contribute"

verb

1
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
"to contribute articles to a journal"

🔄 Synonyms of "Contribute"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
impartverb	(transitive) To make known; to show (by speech, writing etc.).
leadverb	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
giveverb	(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
bestowverb	To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.
conduceverb	(intransitive) To contribute or lead to a specific result.
lendverb	(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
addverb	(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
put upverb	(transitive) To place in a high location.
chip inverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
kick inverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way; to begin functioning.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contribute"

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Word	Definition
chip inverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
giveverb	(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
conduceverb	(intransitive) To contribute or lead to a specific result.
impartverb	(transitive) To make known; to show (by speech, writing etc.).
addverb	(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
lendverb	(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
bestowverb	To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.
put upverb	(transitive) To place in a high location.
kick inverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way; to begin functioning.
leadverb	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
contributionnoun	Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
participationnoun	The act of participating, of taking part in something.
participateverb	(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).
involvementnoun	The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
supplyverb	(transitive) To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
providingnoun	Something provided; a provision.
assistingnoun	assistance; help given
assistverb	To help.
helpverb	(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).