contribution
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/noun
उच्चारण कॉन्ट्रिब्यूशन
अंशदान, चंदा, योगदान (धन के रूप में)
Core word
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[C] ~ (to/towards sth)
a sum of money or a thing that is given to help pay for something or to help achieve something
अंशदान, चंदा, योगदान (धन के रूप में)
- Radhika made a generous contribution to the flood relief fund.
- All contributions will be gratefully received.
- Each member made a small contribution to the cost of the trip.
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- We thank the villagers for their generous contributions.
- Donations and contributions can be sent by cheque.
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[C, usually sing.] ~ (to sth)
an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something
योगदान, भूमिका
- Her contribution to Indian classical music is enormous.
- He made a major contribution to the team's victory.
- Dr Kalam made an enormous contribution to India's space programme.
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- Her contribution to the project was valuable.
- The bowler's contribution of five wickets decided the match.
Synonyms input part role involvement
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[C] ~ (to sth)
a regular payment that is made to an employer or the government to pay for benefits such as a pension or health insurance
अंशदान (पेंशन, बीमा आदि के लिए नियमित भुगतान)
- Employees make monthly contributions to the provident fund.
- Workers pay a small contribution to the state insurance scheme each month.
- Employers must make a contribution to each worker's pension.
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- My monthly contribution to the fund is automatically deducted.
- The government increased the contribution for health insurance.
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[C]
an item that forms part of a book, magazine, broadcast or discussion
(पत्रिका, पुस्तक या चर्चा में दी गई) रचना, लेख, राय
- All contributions for the school magazine must reach the editor by Friday.
- Thank you for your valuable contribution to the debate.
- The magazine accepts contributions from students of all ages.
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- His contribution to the book is a chapter on Indian history.
- She welcomed every contribution to the discussion.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
contribution to / towards sth
'To' is the usual preposition for the cause or fund that benefits; 'towards' is also used for a share of a larger total.
लाभ पाने वाले कारण या कोष के लिए 'to' सामान्य है; बड़ी राशि के एक भाग के लिए 'towards' भी आता है।
- He made a great contribution to Indian cricket.
- Each family gave a contribution towards the temple repairs.
make a contribution
The verb 'make' is the standard partner. 'Do' a contribution is wrong.
'Make' सामान्य क्रिया है; 'do a contribution' गलत है।
- Teachers make a huge contribution to society.
contribution from / by
'From' names the source of the money or help; 'by' names the writer or doer.
धन या सहायता के स्रोत के लिए 'from' और लेखक या कर्ता के लिए 'by' आता है।
- The fund received contributions from alumni.
- This is a contribution by our history teacher.
countable noun, often plural
Money payments to funds or schemes can be called contributions, as in the Provident Fund.
कोषों या योजनाओं में दिए गए भुगतान contributions कहलाते हैं, जैसे भविष्य निधि में।
- Employers and employees both pay monthly contributions.
contribution to a discussion or book
An item that forms part of a book, a broadcast or a debate is also a contribution. Here the noun is often followed by 'to' and the name of the work.
किसी पुस्तक, प्रसारण या बहस का एक भाग भी contribution कहलाता है। यहाँ noun के बाद प्रायः 'to' और रचना का नाम आता है।
- Her contribution to the anthology was a story about a train journey.
- The chief guest's contribution to the debate lasted ten minutes.
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adjective + contribution
valuablemajorsignificantgenerouslasting
- Dr Kalam made a lasting contribution to science.
verb + contribution
makeacknowledgewelcomerecognisereward
- The school acknowledged her contribution to sport.
type + contribution
financialvoluntarymonthlycharitablepolitical
- The club depends on voluntary contributions.
contribution + of / to
a contribution of rupeescontribution to the debatecontribution to society
- Her contribution to the debate changed everyone's mind.
contribution + to + noun
the economythe freedom movementthe family incomethe school fundresearch
- Migrant workers make an important contribution to the economy.
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- Women have made a vital contribution to India's freedom struggle.
महिलाओं ने भारत के स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है।
- Radhika's contribution to the group project was excellent.
समूह परियोजना में राधिका का योगदान उत्कृष्ट था।
- The villagers each made a small contribution to repair the well.
ग्रामीणों ने कुएँ की मरम्मत के लिए थोड़ा-थोड़ा चंदा दिया।
- His contribution to the magazine was a short story.
पत्रिका में उसका योगदान एक छोटी कहानी थी।
- Employees pay a monthly contribution to the pension scheme.
कर्मचारी पेंशन योजना में हर माह अंशदान देते हैं।
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✗ He did a great contribution to the school.
✓ He made a great contribution to the school.
The right verb partner is 'make'.
इस वाक्य में सही क्रिया 'make' है, 'do' नहीं।
✗ Her contribution in science was huge.
✓ Her contribution to science was huge.
The noun takes 'to'.
इस noun के साथ 'to' आता है।
◇Word family
§Grammar and usage
Make a contribution to something or towards something (not 'contribution in' or 'contribution for' in standard use).
Make a contribution to something या towards something सही है (मानक प्रयोग में 'contribution in' या 'contribution for' नहीं)।
The verb is contribute to something, as in 'Smoking contributes to heart disease'.
इसका verb contribute to something है, जैसे 'Smoking contributes to heart disease'।