contribution

Elementary

/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/

noun
Giving something to help a shared goal

contribution in a sentence

  • “His donation was a generous contribution.”
  • “They thanked him for his contribution of time and money.”
  • “He made an important contribution to the debate.”
  • “As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.”

What does “contribution” mean?

contribution (noun) means giving something to help a shared goal. It is pronounced /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "contribution" mean?
contribution (noun) means: Giving something to help a shared goal
How do you pronounce "contribution"?
"contribution" is pronounced /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "contribution" in a sentence?
Here is "contribution" used in a sentence: His donation was a generous contribution.

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