donate
verb (used with object)
to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause.
are donating
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present progressiveof donate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Dell Technologies and philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to the program for 25 million children not eligible for federal funding.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
As part of Friday’s deals, several companies are donating active pharmaceutical ingredients to the country’s Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve, or SAPIR, according to the administration officials.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to a newly created government program that will provide savings accounts for roughly 25 million American children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
Now Emmet and his daughter Tessa are donating a historic $150 million to the City of Hope to help advance research into finding a cure for what’s known as the “silent killer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2024
“We need your lead, friend. For ammunition. Good people throughout the city are donating all the lead they own. The Provincial Congress will compensate you, of course. In due time. I’ve invoices prepared.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
