Synonyms of donation

donation

noun

dō-ˈnā-shən 

1

as in contribution

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution

a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contribution
• offering
• charity
• assistance
• philanthropy
• grant
• alms
• benefaction
• legacy
• endowment
• subsidy
• bequest
• aid
• beneficence
• welfare
• tithe
• presentation
• relief
• present
• handout
• benevolence
• dole
• bestowal
• largesse

2

as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return

a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gift
• presentation
• present
• contribution
• offering
• giveaway
• reward
• bonus
• comp
• bestowal
• award
• donative
• largesse
• grant
• prize
• freebie
• fairing
• subsidy
• benefaction
• tribute
• handsel
• tithe
• generosity
• charity
• lagniappe
• alms
• sacrifice
• courtesy
• philanthropy
• benevolence
• bequest
• handout
• windfall
• dole
• tip
• oblation
• beneficence
• care package
• box
• remembrance
• valentine
• legacy
• dowry
• gratuity
• foy
• boon
• favor
• propine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loan
• advance
• bribe
• peace offering
• sop
• douceur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donation

In 2024, Buffett announced his plans to cut off donations to the Gates Foundation after his death so his children could decide how to distribute the rest of his fortune. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Even Tamra Judge, who famously threw red wine and a cease and desist letter at Jeana during a 2011 confrontation, sent support to her former costar with a $500 donation. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

Wells’ family has also been collecting donations for their independent investigation via GoFundMe. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

No information about memorial services or donations in Griffith’s name were immediately available. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026