Synonyms for

Contributions

Verb / ˌkɑ:ntrʌˈbju:ʃʌnz / Another word for contributions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is given or offered to help a person, group, or cause

Synonyms & similar words

donation contribution share part donations gifts offerings support aid assistance help subsidies funding grants endowments alms charity philanthropy benefactions handouts inputs investments patronage sponsorship

Synonyms by register

Formal

donations grants subsidies endowments

Informal

inputs help support handouts

Literary

offerings bequests tithes

Antonyms

withdrawals debts losses deficits shortcomings disadvantages

Common collocations

  • financial contributions
  • significant contributions
  • valuable contributions
  • make contributions
  • accept contributions
  • receive contributions
  • humanitarian contributions
  • artistic contributions

Word family

noun contribution
verb contribute
adjective contributory
adverb contributively

Usage note

Often used to refer to money or items given to a cause or organization. Can also refer to the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result.

Example sentences

  1. I made some contributions to the school fundraiser.
  2. He thanked everyone for their contributions to the project.
  3. Her contributions to the team helped them win the game.
  4. The company's contributions to charity increased their public image.
  5. We appreciate your contributions to the community.

Quotes

  • The best contribution one can make to humanity is to improve oneself.
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
  • It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.

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