1
2
as in to volunteer
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contribute
Zappa’s Mothers at the time of the performance included drummer Chester Thompson, keyboardist George Duke, guitarist Jeff Simmons, saxophonist Napoleon Murphy Brock, bassist Tom Fowler, and percussionist Ruth Underwood, who also contributed her memories of the June 1974 show to the liner notes.
—
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
This aids in the recording, tracking and storage of various electronic records—such as PDFs, processing files and commercially sensitive information—which contributes to lean management.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Information for this article was contributed by Christina A. Cassidy of The Associated Press.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Now Open Christina Poletto is a contributing writer for AD PRO, AD's members-only community for design industry professionals.
—Christina Poletto, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contribute
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
This aids in the recording, tracking and storage of various electronic records—such as PDFs, processing files and commercially sensitive information—which contributes to lean management.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Information for this article was contributed by Christina A. Cassidy of The Associated Press.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Now Open Christina Poletto is a contributing writer for AD PRO, AD's members-only community for design industry professionals.
—Christina Poletto, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
Verb
-
For two decades after graduating from Harvard, Samuel Graham-Felsen never donated to his alma mater.—
Vimal Patel,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
-
These 14 centers include some that maintain banks of brains that were donated to science by people who suffered from dementia upon their death.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
More than 2,000 employees have volunteered for a reassignment.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
-
Harper volunteered for a five-year term on her medical school's admission committee, has given numerous presentations, and has taught medical students and residents.—
Angela D. Harper,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
-
In 2017 Francis gave a copy of his 2015 climate encyclical to President Trump, who visited him at the Vatican during his first term.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Game 1 provided valuable lessons for Cunningham, despite the loss.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Besides properties of historic interest, the Charlotte History Museum is presenting a few other awards, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Her dancers were all gay, and this enabled her, as a pop star, to present herself in a new kind of pas de deux with masculinity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share