contribution

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1

(noun.) sth that helps cause/increase sth

ADJ

important, significant | big, enormous, great, huge, major, strong, substantial | minor, modest, small

invaluable, positive, useful, valuable

Her research has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of climate change.

notable, outstanding

VERB + CONTRIBUTION

make

The teacher made an important contribution to the school by starting a new reading program.

PREP

~ to

Her research made an important contribution to the fight against climate change.

2

(noun.) money given to help pay for sth

ADJ

generous, large | small

voluntary

The charity accepts both monetary and voluntary contributions from members of the community.

VERB + CONTRIBUTION

make, offer, pay

PREP

~ to/towards

The charity relies on donations and contributions from local businesses towards their community programs.

Definitions

noun

1

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

Whether we believe in the power of our daily rituals or hold a powerful world-shifting viewpoint, acknowledging and respecting the perspectives of others is the tool that fuels the depth, value, and meaning of our contribution to and relationships with them.

North Korea had not publicly confirmed its contribution until Monday, when it said: “The operations for liberating the Kursk area to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukrainian authorities were victoriously concluded,” according to state-run news agency KCNA.

2

An amount of money given toward something.

He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.

3

The act of contributing.

4

The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a resul

noun — act of giving in common with others for a common purpose esp

donation

noun — a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to s

donation

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Whether we believe in the power of our daily rituals or hold a powerful world-shifting viewpoint, acknowledging and respecting the perspectives of others is the tool that fuels the depth, value, and m

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North Korea had not publicly confirmed its contribution until Monday, when it said: “The operations for liberating the Kursk area to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukr

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He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.

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04

Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible.

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The member of the Diet brought in a bill on political contribution, but it didn't pass.

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The summit conference made a contribution to the peace of the world.

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(noun.) sth that helps cause/increase sth

(noun.) money given to help pay for sth

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