donate

[ doh-neyt, doh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing.

1. to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause:

   to donate used clothes to the Salvation Army.

   Synonyms: bequeath, present, bestow, contribute

verb (used without object)

, do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing.

1. to make a gift, grant, or contribution of something; give; contribute:

   They donate to the Red Cross every year.

donate

/ dəʊˈneɪt /

verb

1. to give (money, time, etc), esp to a charity

Derived Forms

• doˈnator, noun

Other Words From

• dona·tor noun
• pre·donate verb (used with object) predonated predonating
• un·donat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of donate¹

1775–85, Americanism; probably back formation from donation

Example Sentences

He has donated $1 million to Trump's super PAC in recent years, The New York Times reported — one of many commerce secretaries that have donated to presidential campaigns.

From Salon

For decades, bottlenecks, delays, and diversions of donated funds have plagued the humanitarian and development sectors in the U.S. and globally.

From Salon

It’s the pain of losing a favorite shirt, the remorse of giving something away too soon or the release of donating once-loved garments, offering them to new people and new perspectives.

From Los Angeles Times

All they have to do is look at Orbán’s Hungary to be reminded that media owners had to “donate” their businesses to the state-run department.

From Salon

The Hunter Foundation has announced that for every pound donated to McGuinness's challenge from Wednesday onwards it will match the amount - up to a maximum of £2m.

From BBC

Related Words

• award
• bequeath
• contribute
• devote
• give
• give away
• grant
• hand out
• present
• provide