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The Meaning of contribution

  • (n.) The act of contributing.
  • (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.
  • (n.) An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
  • (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