a valuable contribution

  • 1contribution */*/*/ — UK [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɑntrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n] noun [countable] Word forms contribution : singular contribution plural contributions 1) something that you do that helps to achieve something or to make it successful a valuable/outstanding… …

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  • 2contribution — n. 1) to make a contribution 2) to send in a contribution 3) a charitable; generous; monetary; token; voluntary contribution (to make a generous contribution to charity) 4) a brilliant, notable, outstanding, remarkable; key; major; valuable… …

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  • 3valuable — val|u|a|ble [ væljəbl ] adjective *** 1. ) worth a lot of money: The necklace is interesting but not very valuable. a valuable antique 2. ) very useful and important: The job gave her an opportunity to gain valuable experience. valuable… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 4valuable */*/*/ — UK [ˈvæljʊb(ə)l] / US [ˈvæljəb(ə)l] adjective 1) worth a lot of money The necklace is not very valuable. a valuable antique 2) a) very useful and important The job gave her an opportunity to gain valuable experience. valuable… …

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  • 5contribution — noun 1 sth that helps cause/increase sth ADJECTIVE ▪ important, meaningful, significant ▪ big, enormous, great, huge, major, strong …

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  • 6contribution — con|tri|bu|tion [ ,kantrı bjuʃn ] noun count *** 1. ) something that you do that helps to achieve something or to make it successful: a valuable/outstanding contribution: This program could not have been successful without Ken s valuable… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 7valuable — val|u|a|ble W3 [ˈvæljuəbəl, jubəl US ˈvæljubəl] adj 1.) worth a lot of money ≠ ↑worthless ▪ a valuable painting ▪ Their most valuable belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom. 2.) valuable help, advice, information etc is very useful… …

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  • 8contribution — noun 1 (C) something that you give or do in order to help something be successful (+ to/towards): Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum Theory. | make a contribution: Day centres for the elderly make a valuable… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 9contribution*/*/*/ — [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n] noun [C] 1) something that you give or do that helps someone to achieve something or helps to make something successful We are asking all parents for a contribution towards the cost of the trip.[/ex] 2) a story or article that …

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  • 10valuable — adjective 1) a valuable watch Syn: precious, costly, pricey, expensive, dear, high priced, high cost, high end, upscale, big ticket; worth its weight in gold, priceless Ant: cheap, worthless …

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