Words / B1

kontr-i-BYOOSHUN/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/

A contribution is what you give to a larger effort: make a contribution to the discussion; a financial contribution. A donation is usually money or goods to a charity; a contribution can also be ideas or work. Contribute is the verb (never “a contribute”); contributor is the person. Valuable / useful / major contribution are exam adjectives.

Meaning

Something that you give, such as money, help, or ideas, to a larger effort.

Examples

• “Thank you for your contribution to the discussion.”
• “Thank you for your contribution to the report.”
• “Even a small contribution helps the campaign.”

Good to know

make a contribution to. Verb: contribute to. Charity money: donation. Person: contributor. Not “a contribute.”

Near in meaning

donation

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