contribution
gb/kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/ us/kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 1300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
something given to help
Something you give, like money, time, or ideas, to help a group or project.
Patrón de uso:
a contribution to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'contribution' with 'tribute'; 'tribute' is usually an act, statement, or gift to show respect, while 'contribution' is about giving something to help.
Sinónimos
donation (Usually refers specifically to giving money or goods for charity.)
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input (Often used for ideas or suggestions rather than physical or monetary help.)
Antónimos
withdrawal (Taking away support or resources instead of giving them.)
Colocaciones
make a contribution
|financial contribution
|valuable contribution
|contribution to society
|accept contributions
Temas
daily life
|business
|charity
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her contribution to the team project was crucial for its success.
- The charity relies on public contributions to fund its programs.
- He made a generous financial contribution to the local hospital.
- Your contribution of ideas has helped shape the final plan.
- We appreciate every contribution, no matter how small.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I gave a small contribution to the school.
- He made a big contribution to the meeting.
- They need more contributions for the event.
- We thank you for your contribution.
- She made a money contribution to the club.
Sustantivo
B2
relation
2
role in producing result
The way someone or something helps to make something happen.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s contribution to [result]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'help' instead of 'contribution' when describing someone's role in an outcome.
Sinónimos
role (A general term for someone's part in an activity; less about giving and more about involvement.)
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participation (Focuses on being involved rather than the effect of involvement.)
Antónimos
obstruction (Act of preventing progress instead of helping it.)
Colocaciones
significant contribution
|direct contribution
|major contribution
Temas
daily life
|teamwork
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His quick thinking was a major contribution to saving the company.
- The scientists each made important contributions to the discovery.
- Her main contribution was organizing the data for the report.
- This book makes an original contribution to the field of history.
- Our success is due to everyone's contributions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His work was a big contribution to the win.
- She made a strong contribution in class.
- The teacher saw my contribution in the project.
- That idea was my main contribution.
- Each player made a small contribution to the game.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
payment for membership/service
Money you must pay for being in a group or plan, like insurance.
Patrón de uso:
pay a contribution toward [service]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'tax'; while both involve payments, taxes are government-imposed and not tied to voluntary membership schemes.
Sinónimos
fee (General payment for a service; not necessarily ongoing.)
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premium (Specifically refers to regular payments for insurance coverage.)
Antónimos
benefit (In this context, the money or service you receive rather than pay.)
Colocaciones
insurance contribution
|pension contributions
|monthly contributions
Temas
finance
|law
|business
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- Employees are required to make monthly pension contributions.
- Your health insurance contributions will increase next year.
- He failed to keep up his contributions and lost coverage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I pay a small contribution for health care.
- Her pension contribution is taken from her pay.
- We make monthly contributions to the plan.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
contribution
AFI
GB/kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/
US/kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/
Sílabas y acento
con - tri - bu - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (bu)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: contribution
- Plural: contributions
Familia de palabras
Forms
contributions
noun
Core family
contribute
verb A2
contributor
noun B1
Advanced or less common
contributory
adjective
Expresiones
contribution to society
1/kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən tə səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
something done that helps society
Something you do or give that helps people in general.
Ejemplos
- His invention was a major contribution to society.
- Volunteers make important contributions to society every day.
in recognition of your contribution
1/ˈɪn ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən əv jˈʊɹ kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
acknowledging someone's help or gift
To show thanks for what you have given or done.
Ejemplos
- She received an award in recognition of her contribution.
- In recognition of your contribution, we present you with this certificate.
make a contribution
1/mˈeɪk ə kˌɑntɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
to give something helpful
To give money, time, work, or ideas to help something happen.
Ejemplos
- She made a valuable contribution to the discussion.
- He made a valuable contribution to the team's success.
- You can make a contribution online through our website.
- We encourage everyone to make a contribution during the meeting.