contributions

NOUN

gift, offering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition donation grant improvement increase input

STRONG

alms augmentation benefaction beneficence bestowal charity handout present subscription supplement write-off

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand significant addition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease loss subtraction

Example Sentences

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Haitians fought at the Battle of Savannah to support American independence in 1779 and “have made many positive contributions to the United States.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

If you’re over 50, you can also see if you can push yourself to make catch-up contributions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

“Through their commitment to filmmaking, this year’s exceptionally talented class has made significant contributions to our global movie industry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

“We are grateful for John’s significant contributions to Google DeepMind’s work in advancing science and AI,” according to a statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Capitalizing on Mantell’s enfeebled state, Owen set about systematically expunging Mantell’s contributions from the record, renaming species that Mantell had named years before and claiming credit for their discovery for himself.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson