The difference between Chip in and Contribute
When used as verbs, chip in means to make a contribution, whereas contribute means to give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
check bellow for the other definitions of Chip in and Contribute
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Chip in as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):
To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
Examples:
"If we all chip in, we can afford to buy a pizza for lunch."
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Chip in as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic, British, informal):
To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
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Chip in as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To contribute.
Examples:
"He chipped in twenty for the retirement gift."
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Chip in as a verb (intransitive, golf):
To put a chip shot in the hole.
Examples:
"He chipped in from 20 yards for a birdie."
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Chip in as a verb (intransitive, cards):
To put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.
Examples:
"He seemed to hesitate when he chipped in."
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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"