B2noun 2K

Contribution

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/"]/

Meaning of Contribution

a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something

In simple words: Something you give to help or support a cause.

Contribution in a sentence

• Her contribution to the project was invaluable and significantly improved our results.
• Everyone's contribution is essential for the success of this community initiative.
• The artist's early contributions to the movement were often overlooked.
• He made a generous financial contribution to the local charity.
• The researchers noted a marked contribution to the field of genetics.
• Each member was encouraged to make a contribution during the meeting.
• Her contribution of time and expertise made a big difference to the organization.

How to use Contribution

Use 'contribution' when talking about giving money, time, or effort to a project or cause. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but leans towards neutral usage. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.

Grammar pattern

contribution + to + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'contribute' + 'tion' — giving something creates a 'contribution'.

Related words

Collocations with Contribution

• generous
• large
• small
• make
• offer
• pay
• contribution to
• contribution towards/​toward
• generous
• large
• small
• make
• offer
• pay
• contribution to
• contribution towards/​toward
• important
• meaningful
• significant
• make
• acknowledge
• appreciate
• contribution to
• important
• meaningful
• significant
• make
• acknowledge
• appreciate
• contribution to

Synonyms for Contribution

• donation

Opposites of Contribution

• withdrawal
• removal

Common mistakes with Contribution

• Confusing 'contribution' with 'contributor', which refers to the person giving.
• Using 'contribution' without specifying what it relates to (like to a project or cause).
• Incorrectly pluralizing 'contributions' when referring to just one item.

Frequently asked questions about Contribution

What does Contribution mean?

Something you give to help or support a cause.

What is the definition of Contribution?

a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something

How do you use Contribution in a sentence?

Her contribution to the project was invaluable and significantly improved our results.

Can you give another example of Contribution?

Everyone's contribution is essential for the success of this community initiative.

What are synonyms for Contribution?

Common alternatives include donation.

What is the opposite of Contribution?

Opposite meanings include withdrawal, removal.

What words go with Contribution?

It commonly pairs with generous, large, small, make, offer, pay, contribution to, contribution towards/​toward, generous, large, small, make, offer, pay, contribution to, contribution towards/​toward, important, meaningful, significant, make, acknowledge, appreciate, contribution to, important, meaningful, significant, make, acknowledge, appreciate, contribution to.

What are common mistakes when using Contribution?

Confusing 'contribution' with 'contributor', which refers to the person giving. Using 'contribution' without specifying what it relates to (like to a project or cause). Incorrectly pluralizing 'contributions' when referring to just one item.

How do you pronounce Contribution?

US: /["/ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contribution?

Use 'contribution' when talking about giving money, time, or effort to a project or cause. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but leans towards neutral usage. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.

What CEFR level is Contribution?

"Contribution" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.