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donation
donation
noun
Definition of DONATION
1
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>
2
something given to someone without expectation of a return <a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party>
Synonyms bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing [British], freebie (or freebee), giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present, presentation
Related Words alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe; box [British], care package, foy [chiefly Scottish]; grant, subsidy; remembrance, tribute, valentine; bonus, boon, windfall; courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice; gratuity, propine [Scottish], tip; award, prize, reward; dowry; bequest, legacy
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