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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A living-donor kidney transplant is when a healthy living person donates their kidney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The family foundation regularly donates to refugee organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
A millionaire who donates $30,000 this year is able to cut $11,100 from their taxes, the Fidelity Charitable spokesperson said.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025
A nearby Tesco store donates tea and coffee but the club does not receive any grants.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
He even donates a poinsettia for the garden when we're ready to plant.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
