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Contribute vs Constructive - What's the difference?

contribute | constructive |

As a verb contribute

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

As an adjective constructive is

relating to or causing construction.

contribute

English

Verb

(contribut)
  • To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
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    Synonyms

    * add * assist * bestow * bring * chip in * impart * kick in * lend * provide * put up

    Related terms

    * contribution * contributor * contributory ----

    constructive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to or causing construction.
  • Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.
  • (legal) Imputed by law; created to give legal effect to something for equitable reasons, as with constructive notice or a constructive trust.

    • Synonyms

    * (carefully considered and meant to be helpful) productive

    Antonyms

    * (relating to or causing construction) destructive * (carefully considered and meant to be helpful) destructive

    Derived terms

    * constructive criticism * constructive dismissal * constructive eviction * constructive notice * constructive logic * constructive trust * constructively * constructiveness * constructivism * deconstructive * inconstructive * unconstructive ----