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contribution

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of contribution

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
  • contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in
Synonyms of contribution

alms, benefaction, beneficence, charity, donation, philanthropy
Words Related to contribution

offering, tithe

bequest, endowment, legacy

aid, assistance, dole, handout, relief, welfare

grant, subsidy

benevolence, bestowal, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

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