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contribution

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/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/ · con-tri-bu-tion

The act of giving or doing something to help a particular person or cause.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of giving or doing something to help a particular person or cause.

کسی خاص شخص یا مقصد کی مدد کے لیے کچھ دینے یا کرنے کا عمل۔

شراکت

sharikat

Formal: شراکت

Synonyms

donationinputparticipationعطیہمددحصہ

Antonyms

withdrawalremovalexclusionنکالناخارجباہر رکھی

Common Collocations

  • financial contribution
  • significant contribution
  • make a contribution

Example Sentences

Her contribution to the charity helped provide meals for those in need.

اس کا خیرات میں شراکت ضرورت مندوں کے لیے کھانا فراہم کرنے میں مدد کرتی ہے۔

Us ka khairaat mein sharikat zaroorat mandoon ke liye khana faraham karne mein madad karti hai.

The team's contribution was acknowledged by the organization.

تنظیم نے ٹیم کی شراکت کو تسلیم کیا۔

Tanzim ne team ki sharikat ko tasleem kiya.

Every little contribution counts towards making a difference.

ہر چھوٹی شراکت فرق ڈالنے کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Har choti sharikat farq dalne ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

contributionist:A contributionist is someone who habitually contributes, whereas contribution refers to the act itself.

Word Family

contribute
verbشراکت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'contribution' as 'contributing to help', using the 'con' prefix to remember it relates to 'together'.

Picture people coming together to build a community garden, symbolizing teamwork and contribution.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نیکی کا قدم بڑھاؤ دل کے ساتھ، مٹی کے ہر گوشے میں پھیلاؤ نور ہمدردی کا۔

Neki ka qadam barhao dil ke saath, Mitti ke har goshay mein phailao noor hamdardi ka.

Take a step of goodness with a heart, Spread the light of compassion in every corner of the soil.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چوروں کا عالم دیکھو، ایک دوسرے کی شراکت سمجھنا۔

Choron ka aalam dekho, ek doosray ki sharikat samajhna.

The thief's world sees understanding in each other's contribution.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "contributio" — a bringing together

First known use: 14th century

The word 'contribution' evolved in English from the Latin 'contributio', which meant a bringing together or joining together. Over time, it has come to signify a donation or input into a cause or project.