donate

[doh-neyt, doh-neyt]

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verb (used with object), do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing.

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.

verb (used without object), do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing.

to make a gift, grant, or contribution of something; give; contribute: They donate to the Red Cross every year.

Origin of donate

1775–85, Americanism; probably back formation from donation

Related formsdo·na·tor, nounpre·do·nate, verb (used with object), pre·do·nat·ed, pre·do·nat·ing.un·do·nat·ed, adjective

Synonyms

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1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.

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Examples from the Web for donate

Contemporary Examples

There, you can donate to the cause and join the “mass number of Manson supporters worldwide.”
Mrs. Manson, Hometown Antihero
Justin Glawe
November 24, 2014
Instead of ice water, Sheen pours a bucket full of cash on himself, all of which he plans to donate to the ALS Association.
Viral Video of the Day: Charlie Sheen Does the Ice Bucket Challenge
Alex Chancey
August 19, 2014
Of course, this isn't real; the site is just a screenshot mockup with no links or means to donate.
Viral Video of the Day: Jon Stewart Wants to Buy CNN
Alex Chancey
July 23, 2014
When there is a tornado or hurricane or other natural disaster, good Samaritans are quick to donate clothes and toys for children.
Give the ‘Border Kids’ Dignity. Now.
Ruben Navarrette Jr.
June 16, 2014
Research shows that when people are offered the chance to donate one dollar, they will be more likely to donate ten or twenty.
How to Win at Crowdfunding
Bianca Goodloe
April 27, 2014

Historical Examples

Cynthia thought of the stores in the old house and wished she might donate them.
A Little Girl in Old Salem
Amanda Minnie Douglas
The Freshman who is in his own neighborhood does not donate additional arguments.
Stanford Stories
Charles K. Field
If we win, we'll donate the money to some charitable purpose.
Frank Merriwell's Son
Burt L. Standish
Since I, too, love Petaca I want to donate the stained-glass windows.
When the Owl Cries
Paul Bartlett
And would it not be lovely to donate a round sum to the synagogue?
The Imported Bridegroom
Abraham Cahan

British Dictionary definitions for donate

donate

verb

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

Derived Formsdonator, noun

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Word Origin and History for donate

v.

1819, back-formation from donation. Related: Donated; donating.

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for donate

Contemporary Examples

There, you can donate to the cause and join the “mass number of Manson supporters worldwide.”

Instead of ice water, Sheen pours a bucket full of cash on himself, all of which he plans to donate to the ALS Association.

Of course, this isn't real; the site is just a screenshot mockup with no links or means to donate.

When there is a tornado or hurricane or other natural disaster, good Samaritans are quick to donate clothes and toys for children.

Research shows that when people are offered the chance to donate one dollar, they will be more likely to donate ten or twenty.

Historical Examples

Cynthia thought of the stores in the old house and wished she might donate them.

The Freshman who is in his own neighborhood does not donate additional arguments.

If we win, we'll donate the money to some charitable purpose.

Since I, too, love Petaca I want to donate the stained-glass windows.

And would it not be lovely to donate a round sum to the synagogue?

donate

Word Origin and History for donate

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Origin of donate