donate

[ doh-neyt, doh-neyt ]

/ ˈdoʊ neɪt, doʊˈneɪt /

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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.

Nearby words

don't-know, dona, donable, donald, donar, donate, donatello, donath-landsteiner phenomenon, donation, donation land, donatism

Origin of donate

1775–85, Americanism; probably back formation from donation

SYNONYMS FOR donate

1 contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.

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

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Examples from the Web for donate

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
Often some one can be found who will donate books, or a scholarship ranging from car-fare to a few dollars a week.
How To Write Special Feature Articles|Willard Grosvenor Bleyer
Since I, too, love Petaca I want to donate the stained-glass windows.
When the Owl Cries|Paul Bartlett
"I should be glad to donate my services to the cause," said Ferriday, who could be magnificent.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes
And would it not be lovely to donate a round sum to the synagogue?
The Imported Bridegroom|Abraham Cahan
As we have already said, sooner than have the two pictures separated, Puvis made up his mind to donate it.
Puvis de Chavannes|Francois Crastre

British Dictionary definitions for donate

donate

/ (dəʊˈneɪt) /

verb

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

Derived Formsdonator, noun

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donate

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

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

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donate

verb