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 for donate

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1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.

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Related Words for donators

benefactor, contributor, giver, patron, philanthropist, supporter

British Dictionary definitions for donators

donate

verb

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

Derived Formsdonator, noun

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Word Origin and History for donators

donate

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