donative

¹do·na·tive

noun \ˈdō-nə-tiv, ˈdä-\

Definition of DONATIVE

: a special gift or donation

Examples of DONATIVE

1. <the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals>
2. <regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative>

First Known Use of DONATIVE

15th century

Related to DONATIVE

Synonyms: cumshaw, dividend, bonus, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip

Related Words: pension; bestowal, presentation; benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse (also largess), philanthropy; contribution, donation, gift, offering, present; grant, subsidy; boon, manna, windfall; favor, freebie (or freebee), giveaway, premium; award, prize, reward; fringe benefit, icing

Near Antonyms: advance, loan; bribe, douceur, peace offering, sop

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Rhymes with DONATIVE

conative