CONTRIBUTES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

contributes

verb

present tense third-person singular of contribute

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?

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as in volunteers

to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

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Recent Examples of contributes On-screen presenters like health editor Hugh Pym have decided to leave and will not be replaced as BBC News contributes at least £51M to the savings pot. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Social interaction provides emotional support and contributes to overall well-being. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Architect Renzo Piano contributes a foreword, as does conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen, who worked closely with Frank Gehry on the design of Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 In each of the four special teams units Incoom contributes on — kick return, kick coverage, punt return, punt coverage — the Panthers needed to replace him with four different players, Canales said. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Iron helps the body produce red blood cells and contributes to healthy energy levels. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 20 Oct. 2026 Zest contributes to life satisfaction among children, adolescents, and adults. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 However, its graphics hardware is the fastest, and this contributes an additional 122 TOPS of AI processing power. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 At 2,000 working hours per year, the hardware contributes about $9 to each operating hour. — Navin Chaddha, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes

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The brand donates a portion of every sale to SOS Children’s Villages to fund vaccines and medical treatments for children in need.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of donates

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of provides

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Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right.

— Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026