contribute

[kuhn-trib-yoot] / kənˈtrɪb yut /

VERB

donate, provide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add commit devote give grant pony up share subsidize supply

STRONG

accord afford assign bequeath bestow confer dispense dower endow enrich furnish present proffer sacrifice subscribe tender will

WEAK

ante up bequest chip in come through dole out give away go Dutch hand out kick in pitch in sweeten the kitty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep take

STRONG

disagree receive refuse withhold

WEAK

counteract disapprove harm hurt neglect oppose shun subtract take away withdraw

VERB

be partly responsible for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance assist help lead strengthen support

STRONG

aid augment conduce fortify redound reinforce supplement tend uphold

WEAK

add to be conducive be instrumental do one's bit finger in the pie get in the act have a hand in put in two cents sit in on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease hinder hurt stop

STRONG

injure subtract weaken

WEAK

counteract disapprove harm neglect oppose shun take take away withdraw withhold

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At the same time, rapid melting of ice sheets may have contributed to further cooling in affected areas.

From Science Daily

In each case, bryophytes contributed information about the timing, location, or circumstances of a crime.

From Science Daily

Venture capitalist Ron Conway has contributed $100,000 to the committee, which is called “Stop the Squeeze,” campaign finance records show.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mendoza contributed to the strong Indiana run game, frustrating the gashed Tide defense.

From Los Angeles Times

That unease about working on lethal technology is just one of many factors contributing to an ongoing skills gap in the defence sector.

From BBC

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