NOUN | act | contribution, part, share | the part played by a person in bringing about a result |
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possession | contribution, donation | a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause | |
act | contribution, donation | act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity / charity | |
possession | contribution | an amount of money contributed | |
act | contribution | a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story |
Sounds | kaa.ntrahbyuw'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | The part played by a person in bringing about a result. | |
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Example | "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project" | |
Synonyms | part, share | |
Narrower | end | The part you are expected to play |
Broader | attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish / accomplish something |
Spanish | aportación, contribución, participación | |
Catalan | aportació, contribució, participació | |
Verbs | contribute | contribute to some cause |
Meaning | A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause. | |
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Synonym | donation | |
Narrower | benefaction | A contribution of money or assistance |
offering | money contributed to a religious organization | |
political contribution, political donation | A contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party | |
Broader | gift | Something acquired without compensation |
Spanish | aportación, contribución, donación, donativo | |
Catalan | aportació, contribució, donació, donatiu |
Meaning | Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity / charity. | |
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Synonym | donation | |
Narrower | alms | money or goods contributed to the poor |
subscription | A pledged contribution | |
Broader | giving, gift | The act of giving |
Spanish | donación, donativo | |
Catalan | donatiu | |
Verbs | contribute | contribute to some cause |
contribute | provide |
Meaning | An amount of money contributed. | |
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Example | "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest" | |
Broader | sum, sum of money, amount, amount of money | A quantity of money |
Spanish | contribución | |
Catalan | contribució |
Meaning | A writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story. | |
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Broader | publication, publishing | The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution |
Spanish | colaboración, contribución | |
Catalan | col·laboració |
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