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

She gave him hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then, after her death, her Colcom Foundation, named after the bleak and satirical novel “Cold Comfort Farm,” continued to donate to Tanton’s organizations — more than $150 million.

From Salon

Trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation, which owns the works, are to donate 1,700 pieces following a 15-year loan to the London museum.

From BBC

Some artists such as Adele were reported to have chosen to donate to charity instead of taking part.

From BBC

A crowd of residents had also gathered to light candles to remember the dead, and videos shared on social media showed lines of volunteers at hospitals offering to donate blood.

From BBC

There was the 1997 Asian financial crisis, a period of such belt-tightening that South Koreans were ordered to donate their gold to the government and had no disposable income to spend on rides or concessions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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