donate

American

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

verb (used with object)

donated, donating

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)

donated, donating

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

They donate to the Red Cross every year.

donate British

/ dəʊˈneɪt /

verb

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

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He treated the lottery more like "an opportunity to donate to charity - with the chance of winning as a bonus" and was shocked at finally seeing the winning code.

From BBC

In a handwritten note that they saw, Finn said his motivation for donating sperm was to "bring life and happiness to others".

From BBC

Those who wish to donate more than $10,000 are instructed to fill out an inquiry form.

From The Wall Street Journal

They mostly talked to the people of the North End, listened to stories, and took care of the land with assorted donated trash pickers in hand.

From Literature

Mr. Bediako sued the NCAA, and an Alabama state judge—who had donated to the university’s athletic department—ruled in his favor.

From The Wall Street Journal

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