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The Meaning of contribution
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(n.) The act of contributing.
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(n.) That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.
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(n.) An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
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(n.) Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.
Synonyms
part
,
share
,
donation
,
donation
Rhymes
absolution
,
aleutian
,
andalusian
,
attribution
,
confucian
,
constitution
,
convolution
,
counterrevolution
,
crucian
,
destitution
,
devolution
,
dilution
,
diminution
,
dissolution
,
distribution
,
electrocution
,
elocution
,
evolution
,
execution
,
institution
,
lilliputian
,
lucian
,
persecution
,
pollution
,
prosecution
,
prostitution
,
redistribution
,
resolution
,
restitution
,
retribution
,
revolution
,
shooshan
,
solution
,
substitution