donation

[doh-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution.

2. a gift, as to a fund; contribution.

   Synonyms: gratuity, benefaction, offering

donation

/ dəʊˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of giving, esp to a charity

2. a contribution

Other Word Forms

• predonation noun
• self-donation noun
• superdonation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of donation¹

1375–1425, for an earlier sense; late Middle English < Latin dōnātiōn- (stem of dōnātiō ), equivalent to dōnāt ( us ), past participle of dōnāre to give ( dōn-, stem of dōnum gift, + -ātus -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of donation¹

C15: from Latin dōnātiō a presenting, from dōnāre to give, from dōnum gift

Synonym Study

See present ².

Example Sentences

All they want from Lo is a story about their largesse; no anonymous donations here.

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Most filers save money by taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, which can include charitable donations and medical expenses.

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Cordon, who declined to name her insurer, raised about $5,000 through GoFundMe and received community donations of necessities like clothing, food and cleaning supplies.

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Kennedy has previously criticized some medical societies for receiving donations from pharmaceutical companies.

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They lauded the orphanage’s “amazing team on the ground” and asked for donations to finance its continuation.

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Related Words

• aid 
• allowance 
• appropriation 
• assistance 
• bequest 
• charity 
• contribution 
• endowment 
• grant 
• handout 
• help 
• relief 
• subscription 
• subsidy