contribution

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
  2. noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
  3. noun act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

Etymology

From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre. By surface analysis, contribute + -ion.

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Synonyms

part, share

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