The difference between Add and Contribute

When used as verbs, add means to join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate, whereas contribute means to give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

Add is also noun with the meaning: an act or instance of adding.

check bellow for the other definitions of Add and Contribute

  1. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

  2. Add as a verb:

    To sum up; to put together mentally.

    Examples:

    "to add numbers"

  3. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

    Examples:

    "to add a column of numbers"

  4. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

  5. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.

  6. Add as a verb (intransitive):

    To make an addition; to augment; to increase.

    Examples:

    "It adds to our anxiety."

  7. Add as a verb (intransitive, mathematics):

    To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

    Examples:

    "He adds rapidly."

  1. Add as a noun (computer science):

    An act or instance of adding.

  2. Add as a noun (video games):

    An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.

    Examples:

    "After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with."

  1. Contribute as a verb (ambitransitive):

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

    Examples:

    "to contribute money to a church fund"

    "to contribute articles to a journal"

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