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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Overall, the research indicates that early life stress can influence how the gut and brain communicate, contributing to long-term digestive issues such as pain and motility problems.

From Science Daily

St. Francis 6, Loyola 2: Lucas Becerra contributed three hits in the Mission League win.

From Los Angeles Times

But she warned this should not involve "ripping up a deal halfway through" for migrants who are contributing to the economy and the country.

From BBC

I hope this film helps him and his family get some recognition for what he contributed to basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

Speculators were also singled out as a contributing factor.

From Barron's

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