contribution
Translation
contribution, donation, input, article
Examples
He made a significant contribution to science.
He made a significant contribution to science.
We are asking for a contribution of £5.
We are asking for a contribution of $5.
Thank you for your contribution to the discussion.
Thank you for your contribution to the discussion.
Grammar Patterns
a contribution to ((sth.)) He made a great contribution to the company.
to make a contribution Everyone can make a contribution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: donation, gift, input, offering
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'to contribute'. From Latin 'contributionem', from 'contribuere'.
Memory Tips
This is the 'thing' that you contribute. It's the result of the action 'to contribute'.