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How to pronounce contribution in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms part, share
Type of try, endeavour, endeavor, effort, attempt
Has types end
Derivation contribute


I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project.
Type Words
Synonyms donation
Type of gift, giving
Has types alms, subscription
Derivation contribute
Type Words
Synonyms donation
Type of gift
Has types benefaction, offering, political contribution, political donation
Type Words
Type of sum of money, sum, amount, amount of money


he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest.
Type Words
Type of publishing, publication

Examples of contribution

contribution
The U.S. plans to boost its IDA contribution by 18%, to $850 million, this year.
From the businessweek.com
Redknapp's decision to single out the contribution of Parker was understandable.
From the guardian.co.uk
If the industry grows, so will its contribution to the overall economic outlook.
From the suntimes.com
The concept of contribution versus reward is completely screwed in this country.
From the guardian.co.uk
To date a major contribution has been made by Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation.
From the guardian.co.uk
Hird said it was the most valuable contribution a sub had made so far this year.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
Governments'most useful contribution to innovation is in science and technology.
From the theaustralian.com.au
In a statement, he said that Van Natta's contribution had been an important one.
From the guardian.co.uk
If you do not wish to grant these rights please do not submit your contribution.
From the independent.co.uk
More examples
  • The part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
  • A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
  • Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
  • An amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
  • A writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
  • (contribute) lend: bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
  • (Contributions) Fundraising or fund raising (also development) is the process of soliciting and gathering contributions as money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies (see also crowd funding). ...
  • Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole; An amount of money given toward something; The act of contributing
  • (Contributions) amounts of money placed into a fund.