Collocations for contribution - noun
1. sth that helps cause/increase sth
ADJ.
important, significant | big, enormous, great, huge, major, strong, substantial | minor, modest, small | invaluable, positive, useful, valuable
We like to think that we are making a positive contribution to society.
We like to think that we are making a positive contribution to society.
notable, outstanding
VERB + CONTRIBUTION
make
He made a major contribution to peace in the region.
He made a major contribution to peace in the region.
PREP.
~ to
a valuable contribution to science
a valuable contribution to science
2. money given to help pay for sth
ADJ.
generous, large | small | voluntary
We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
VERB + CONTRIBUTION
make, offer, pay
PREP.
~ to/towards
I''d like to make a small contribution to the cost of the holiday.
I''d like to make a small contribution to the cost of the holiday.