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Contribution vs Contribute - What's the difference?

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Contribute is a related term of contribution.



As a noun contribution

is something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

As a verb contribute is

to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

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.
  • contribute

    English

    Verb

    (contribut)
  • To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
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  • , title= In the News , volume=101, issue=3, page=193, magazine=(American Scientist) , passage=Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.}}

    Synonyms

    * add * assist * bestow * bring * chip in * impart * kick in * lend * provide * put up