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Contribution vs Bequest - What's the difference?

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Contribution is a related term of bequest.


As nouns the difference between contribution and bequest

is that contribution is something given or offered that adds to a larger whole while bequest is the act of bequeathing or leaving by will.

As a verb bequest is

to give as a bequest; bequeath.

contribution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
  • An amount of money given toward something.
  • The act of contributing.

    • bequest

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of bequeathing or leaving by will.
  • The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
  • That which is left by will; a legacy.
  • That which has been handed down or transmitted.
  • A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.

    • Synonyms

    * legacy * gift * donation

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To give as a bequest; bequeath.