B2verb 2K

Contribute

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtrɪbjuːt//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːts//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːts/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːtɪd/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːts/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Contribute

to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something

In simple words: To give something, like money or help, to a cause or project.

Contribute in a sentence

• Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the community project.
• She plans to contribute her time and skills to the charity.
• Many companies contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
• It's important to contribute to discussions during meetings.
• By volunteering, you can contribute to the well-being of others.
• His research will contribute significantly to the field of medicine.
• The artist wanted to contribute a new perspective through her work.
• They established a fund to contribute to local educational programs.

How to use Contribute

Use 'contribute' when you are giving something to a group effort. It's appropriate in most contexts, both formal and informal, especially when discussing teamwork or donations.

Grammar pattern

contribute + object

Memory hint

Think of a coin being added to a 'contribution box' to remember 'contribute'.

Related words

Collocations with Contribute

• enormously
• generously
• greatly
• be asked to
• be encouraged to
• to
• towards/​toward
• have little, a lot, etc. to contribute (to something)
• greatly
• importantly
• largely
• to
• regularly
• to

Synonyms for Contribute

• donate
• give
• add
• assist
• support

Opposites of Contribute

• withdraw
• take away
• deprive

Common mistakes with Contribute

• Confused with 'attribute' — they have different meanings.
• Using 'contribute' without an object, which is incorrect.
• Mixing up 'contribute to' with 'contribute for' — the correct phrase is 'contribute to'.

Frequently asked questions about Contribute

What does Contribute mean?

To give something, like money or help, to a cause or project.

What is the definition of Contribute?

to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something

How do you use Contribute in a sentence?

Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the community project.

Can you give another example of Contribute?

She plans to contribute her time and skills to the charity.

What are synonyms for Contribute?

Common alternatives include donate, give, add, assist, support.

What is the opposite of Contribute?

Opposite meanings include withdraw, take away, deprive.

What words go with Contribute?

It commonly pairs with enormously, generously, greatly, be asked to, be encouraged to, to, towards/​toward, have little, a lot, etc. to contribute (to something), greatly, importantly, largely, to, regularly, to.

What are common mistakes when using Contribute?

Confused with 'attribute' — they have different meanings. Using 'contribute' without an object, which is incorrect. Mixing up 'contribute to' with 'contribute for' — the correct phrase is 'contribute to'.

How do you pronounce Contribute?

US: /["/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːts/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtrɪbjuːt//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːts//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːts/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːtɪd/","/kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ//ˈkɒntrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contribute?

Use 'contribute' when you are giving something to a group effort. It's appropriate in most contexts, both formal and informal, especially when discussing teamwork or donations.

What CEFR level is Contribute?

"Contribute" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.