donate
verb (used with object)
to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause.
donates
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present tense formof donate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The store donates a portion of proceeds to local cat rescues, such as Kitten Rescue Los Angeles, Northeast L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The 14-year-old is a junior astronomer for the charity UK Astronomy, to which he donates the proceeds from his book All About Space.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
A living-donor kidney transplant is when a healthy living person donates their kidney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Simon family, through a charitable foundation, donates to many causes, including a $5 million gift to Columbia University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
A private doctor donates his time to reconstruct a boy’s foot if Olga provides the materials for the operation.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
