donate

American  

[doh-neyt, doh-neyt] / ˈdoʊ neɪt, doʊˈneɪt /

verb (used with object)

donated, donating

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

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verb (used without object)

donated, donating

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

   They donate to the Red Cross every year.

donate British  

/ dəʊˈneɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• donator noun
• predonate verb (used with object)
• undonated adjective

Etymology

Origin of donate

1775–85, probably back formation from donation

Example Sentences

Ms Marshall said she could understand why families would be cautious or reluctant to allow a loved one's organs to be donated, especially if they hadn't discussed it or understood enough about the process.

From BBC

Organisers say the appeal also helps support independent businesses in the area, as any money donated will be spent with local traders.

From BBC

A farmer has converted an old poultry barn into a storage facility to house items donated to a local charity which was running out of space.

From BBC

The authority said residents could also donate at Bridlington Spa, as well as South Cliff Caravan Park.

From BBC

You might also decide against Roth catch-up contributions if there’s another pressing need for those funds, like paying down high-interest debt, or if you plan to donate your nest egg to charity.

From Barron's

Related Words

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