B2
attribute vs contribute vs donate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| attributeverb/əˈtrɪb.juːt/ | Meaning to say or believe that something is caused by a particular thing or was said or made by someone | Goes with attributed to | Example She attributes her success to hard work and a supportive family. |
| contributeverb/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ | Meaning to give money, time, ideas or help to something, or to be one cause of it | Goes with contribute to | Example Everyone in the team contributed ideas for the new campaign. |
| donateverb/ˈdoʊ.neɪt/ | Meaning to give money, goods, blood or time to help a person or organization, without getting paid | Goes with donate money | Example Thousands of people donated money to help flood victims in central Vietnam. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Scientists the rise in temperatures to human activity.