Contribution
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn act of giving or providing something, especially money, to help achieve or provide something.
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Something given to a larger group or fund
Her contribution to the project was invaluable.
💡 Simply: It's like helping out! Imagine your class is collecting money for a new playground. Your contribution is the money you give to make it happen.
👶 For kids: When you give something to help someone or something.
More Examples
We made a small contribution to the local food bank.
The company's contribution to the community was widely recognized.
How It's Used
"The company made a generous contribution to the charity."
"Campaign contributions are essential for political campaigns."
"Einstein's contribution to the field of physics was revolutionary."
A piece of writing or a statement that is offered for publication or presentation.
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
A writing or statement offered for publication.
The magazine editor was very pleased with his contribution.
💡 Simply: Think of writing an essay or a short story. If you submit it to a magazine or website, that's your contribution—you're adding your work to theirs.
👶 For kids: Something you write or say to share with others.
More Examples
The scientist's contribution to the conference was highly anticipated.
The book includes many contributions from different authors.
How It's Used
"He wrote a contribution to the newspaper on environmental policy."
"The anthology includes several contributions from emerging writers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
make a contribution
To give something, usually money or effort, to a cause or project.
"She made a significant contribution to the success of the project."
From Latin contributio, meaning "a bringing together, a sharing." It evolved from the verb contribuere, "to bring together, add," from con- (together) + tribuere (to assign, allot).
In older texts, "contribution" was often used in the context of taxation and payments of tribute.
Memory tip
Think of a 'tribute' – a contribution is a form of giving, helping to build something larger.
Word Origin
"to assign, allot"