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contribution

[kon-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈbyu ʃən /
NOUN
gift, offering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
addition donation grant improvement increase input
STRONG
alms augmentation benefaction beneficence bestowal charity handout present subscription supplement
WEAK
a hand do one's part gifting helping hand significant addition tax write-off write-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease loss subtraction

Example Sentences

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Guardiola said Rodri has shown over time "how attached, how close he is" to City and his "contribution has been massive".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Adding tunes to old lyrics and giving old songs new life is a tradition in itself, to which this new set by Andy Hedges is a winning contribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And in New Jersey, you can’t deduct your HSA contribution from your income, among other rules.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Typically, sales of the gas are restricted during the summer due to the volatility of ethanol and its contribution to smog, but the Farm Bureau maintains that new studies show the blend is non-polluting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Here, Courtney, is your contribution to the anthology of my life.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.