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contribution

/ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/noun4 syllables

Contribution means: the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result.

Synonyms for contribution3

noun, as in the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

noun, as in a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

noun, as in act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

What does contribution mean?5

noun

1

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result“I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”

2

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

3

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

4

an amount of money contributed“he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest”

5

a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with contribution?20

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Contribution in a sentence

  • The more skills one masters, the greater contribution one can make to society.CK
  • Ultimately, he feels proud of his contribution to humanity.Nuel
  • Yes, each one of you made a contribution.AlanF_US
  • He only has a few contributions, but they're high-quality.frpzzd
  • She only has a few contributions, but they're high-quality.frpzzd
  • Being an honest and discreet man, he never sought recognition for his contributions.DJ_Saidez
  • Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible.CK
  • That is a necessary contribution to its subsistence.spesific

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Forms of contribution

as a noun

plural
contributions