contribution vs tribute

contribution

noun
  • An amount of money given toward something. 

  • Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole. 

  • The act of contributing. 

  • The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress. 

tribute

noun
  • A payment made by one nation to another in submission. 

  • A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment. 

  • Extortion; protection money. 

  • An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator. 

  • An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift. 

  • A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord. 

verb
  • To pay as tribute. 

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