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>

Synonyms alms, benefaction, beneficence, charity, donation, philanthropy

Related Words offering, tithe; bequest, endowment, legacy; aid, assistance, dole, handout, relief, welfare; grant, subsidy; benevolence, bestowal, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

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

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