Contribute
Contribute verb - To make a donation as part of a group effort.
Serve is a synonym for contribute in profession topic. In some cases you can use "Serve" instead a verb "Contribute".
Serve
Serve verb - To be a servant for.
Contribute is a synonym for serve in profession topic. Sometimes you can use "Contribute" instead a verb "Serve".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Filler: Most of Jeremy's scenes contribute nothing to the main plotlines or subplots, and just serve as comic relief.
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Only the CP9 really contribute to the plot, the others only really there to serve as warm-ups bosses and round out the setting.
Source: Hufflepuff House - Also in Thieves in Time are the controller-tilt mechanics that serve to stink up the otherwise fun hacking levels and contribute to the scrappiest part of the Murray Games mentioned above.
Source: Scrappy Mechanic / Action
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