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Word contribution
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn / NAmE / ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn /
Example
  • to make a contribution to charity
  • a substantial contribution
  • all contributions will be gratefully received.
  • valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral
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contribution

(noun)BrE / ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn / NAmE / ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn /
  1. a sum of money that is given to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
    • synonym donation
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/donation
    • to make a contribution to charity
    • a substantial contribution
    • All contributions will be gratefully received.
    • valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral
  2. a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance, a pension, etc.
    • monthly contributions to the pension scheme
    • National Insurance contributions
    • ten monthly payments of $50
    • payment in advance
    • an insurance premium
    • a premium for express delivery
    • You can increase your monthly contributions to the pension plan.
    • a subscription to ‘Newsweek’
    • the repayments on the loan
    • We’ve put down a 5% deposit on the house.
    • We paid for the car by/in instalments.
  3. an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something
    • He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
    • a significant contribution to scientific knowledge
    • the car’s contribution to the greenhouse effect
    • These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents.
  4. an item that forms part of a book, magazine, broadcast, discussion, etc.
    • an important contribution to the debate
    • All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday.
  5. the act of giving something, especially money, to help a person or an organization
    • We rely entirely on voluntary contribution.

    Extra Examples

    • Each of these writers has made an individual contribution to the discussion.
    • He made a major contribution to peace in the region.
    • He was recognized for his unique contribution to the arts.
    • I’d like to make a small contribution to the cost of the holiday.
    • Researchers have argued over the relative contributions of nature and nurture to the human personality.
    • Residents made a net contribution to public finances of $2.6 billion.
    • The author acknowledges the contributions of scientist Charles Green.
    • We like to think that we are making a positive contribution to society.
    • We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
    • We were asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the meal.
    • a valuable contribution to science
    • employers’ pension and health insurance contributions
    • Contributions of cakes and other items for the cake sale can be left in the school office.
    • He has made several valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral.
    • He made a very positive contribution to the overall success of the project.
    • She has made a significant contribution to scientific knowledge.
    • You can increase your monthly contributions to the pension plan.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (denoting a tax or levy): from late Latin contributio(n-), from Latin contribuere ‘bring together, add’, from con- ‘with’ + tribuere ‘bestow’.
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