Contribute vs. Donate

Contributeverb

(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

Contributeverb

To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor.

Contributeverb

To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect.

Contributeverb

To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.

Contributeverb

bestow a quality on;

Contributeverb

contribute to some cause;

Contributeverb

be conducive to;

Contributeverb

provide;

Donateverb

(ambitransitive) To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

Donateverb

To give; to bestow; to present; as, to donate fifty thousand dollars to a college.

Donateverb

give to a charity or good cause;