English verb: contribute | |||
1. | contribute (possession) bestow a quality on | ||
Samples | Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company. The music added a lot to the play. She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings. This adds a light note to the program. | ||
Synonyms | add, bestow, bring, impart, lend | ||
Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | factor, instill, throw in, tinsel, transfuse | ||
2. | contribute (possession) contribute to some cause | ||
Samples | I gave at the office. | ||
Synonyms | chip in, give, kick in | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | give | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | combine | ||
3. | contribute (social) be conducive to | ||
Samples | The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing. | ||
Synonyms | conduce, lead | ||
Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | advance, boost, encourage, further, promote | ||
4. | contribute (possession) provide | ||
Samples | The city has to put up half the required amount. | ||
Synonyms | put up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | pay | ||