B1nounworksociety
US/ˌkɑːn.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
something you give or do to help make something successful; also money you give
In context
Thank you for your contribution to the project this year.
Every worker makes a monthly contribution to the pension fund.
Her research made an important contribution to the treatment of cancer.
Words that go with contribution
verb + noun
- make a contributionEveryone can make a contribution to a cleaner city.
noun + preposition
- contribution toHe was praised for his contribution to the team.
adjective + noun
- important contributionFarmers make an important contribution to the economy.
- financial contributionParents are asked for a small financial contribution.
- valuable contributionThank you for your valuable contribution to the discussion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She contributed a lot of contribution.Correct: She made a big contribution.