HyperDic: contribution

English > 5 senses of the word contribution:
NOUNactcontribution, part, sharethe part played by a person in bringing about a result
possessioncontribution, donationa voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
actcontribution, donationact of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity / charity
possessioncontributionan amount of money contributed
actcontributiona writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
contribution > pronunciation
Soundskaa.ntrahbyuw'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > contribution: 5 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe part played by a person in bringing about a result.
Example"I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"
Synonymspart, share
NarrowerendThe part you are expected to play
Broaderattempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, tryearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish / accomplish something
Spanishaportación, contribución, participación
Catalanaportació, contribució, participació
Verbscontributecontribute to some cause
English > contribution: 5 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause.
Synonymdonation
NarrowerbenefactionA contribution of money or assistance
offeringmoney contributed to a religious organization
political contribution, political donationA contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party
BroadergiftSomething acquired without compensation
Spanishaportación, contribución, donación, donativo
Catalanaportació, contribució, donació, donatiu
English > contribution: 5 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningAct of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity / charity.
Synonymdonation
Narroweralmsmoney or goods contributed to the poor
subscriptionA pledged contribution
Broadergiving, giftThe act of giving
Spanishdonación, donativo
Catalandonatiu
Verbscontributecontribute to some cause
contributeprovide
English > contribution: 5 senses > noun 4, possession
MeaningAn amount of money contributed.
Example"he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
Broadersum, sum of money, amount, amount of moneyA quantity of money
Spanishcontribución
Catalancontribució
English > contribution: 5 senses > noun 5, act
MeaningA writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story.
Broaderpublication, publishingThe business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
Spanishcolaboración, contribución
Catalancol·laboració

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