I would prefer to take a contributory role.
Source: tatoeba (8983255)
Contributory
/ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːt(ə)ɹi/
Synonyms for "contributory" (56 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Strong matches (16)
Adjective(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
contributing factor
Related words (28)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: contributing, accessory, additional, adjuvant, advantageous.
- Sentence evidence is available for contributory, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "contributory".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "contributory"
Keep "contributory" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "contributory" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "contributory", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "contributory" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesMore specific
1 entriescontributing factor
Collocations
6 entriescontributory causecontributory evidencecontributory factorcontributory mechanismcontributory negligencecontributory role
Inflections
2 entriesmore contributorymost contributory
Derivations
4 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The job did not offer a contributory pension.
Source: tatoeba (8983256)
My Lord the great Commander of the worlde, Besides fifteene contributory kings, Hath now in armes ten thouſand Ianiſaries, Mounted on luſty Mauritanian Steeds, […]
Source: wiktionary
The response to firing is remarkable, and though the 280 lb. pressure seems more in the nature of a reserve for emergencies than a continuous working figure, even with the present-day apology for coal it seldom fell below 250 lb., and could always be brought up to blowing-off point with little difficulty. To this liveliness of steaming the thermic syphons are doubtless the chief contributory.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "contributory"?
Closest matches include contributing, accessory, additional, adjuvant, advantageous.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "contributory"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.