ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən dəʊˈneɪʃən doʊˈneɪʃən pɑːt pɑɹt pɐːt the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project they all did their share of the work act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story an amount of money contributed he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause