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contribute vs advance

advance vs contribute

contribute is not a noun while advance is a noun.

contribute is not an adjective while advance is an adjective.

contribute and advance both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contribute No No Yes No
advance Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, advance is a hypernym of contribute; that is, advance is a word with a broader meaning than contribute:
  • contribute: be conducive to
  • advance: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of contribute include boost, encourage, further, promote.
contribute (noun) advance (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
increase in price or value
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned
contribute (adjective) advance (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
contribute (verb) advance (verb)
contribute to some cause develop in a positive way
bestow a quality on rise in rate or price
provide increase or raise
be conducive to develop further
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
cause to move forward
move forward
pay in advance
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of
Difference between contribute and advance

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