contribute

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

To give or add something, especially to help achieve or provide something.

Example Sentences

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

Everyone contributed money to support the charity.

Example Expressions

contribute to

Synonyms

donate, give, provide, support, supply, add

Entry 1

donate, give, provide, support

Entry 2

donate, give, provide, supply, add

Antonyms

withhold, take, receive, withdraw

Entry 1

withhold, take, receive, withdraw

Entry 2

withhold, take

Collocations

contribute money, contribute ideas, contribute time, contribute effort, contribute significantly, contribute to success

Entry 1

contribute money, contribute ideas, contribute time, contribute effort, contribute significantly

Entry 2

contribute money, contribute ideas, contribute to success, contribute significantly