Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with contribution in American Collocation
contribution
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˌkɑntrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n/
big
big
enormous
great
huge
immense
substantial
I would like to pay tribute to the enormous contribution that you have made to the success of the department.
useful and important
important
invaluable
major
meaningful
outstanding
positive
significant
useful
valuable
The Centre continues to make a very significant contribution to the development of many indigenous Irish companies.
small
modest
small
make a contribution
make
Such a centre would make a significant contribution to the life of the local community.
be grateful for a contribution
appreciate
recognize
value
I don’t think the contribution that these young people make is valued nearly highly enough.
mention a contribution
acknowledge
celebrate
highlight
They acknowledged the contribution the UK’s Guidelines had made to their own recommendations.
ask people to make a contribution
invite
The panel has invited contributions from organisations and individuals.