donate

verb

do·nate ˈdō-ˌnāt

dō-ˈnāt

donated; donating

Synonyms of donate next

transitive verb

: to make a gift of

especially : to contribute to a public or charitable cause

: to transfer (a particle, such as an electron) to another atom or molecule

intransitive verb

: to make a donation

Choose the Right Synonym for donate

give, present, donate, bestow, confer, afford mean to convey to another as a possession.

give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.

give alms

gave her a ride on a pony

give my love to your mother

present carries a note of formality and ceremony.

present an award

donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).

donate a piano to the orphanage

bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.

bestow unwanted advice

confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).

confer an honorary degree

afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

the trees afford shade

a development that affords us some hope

Example Sentences

The computers were donated by local companies. We donated our old clothes to charity. people who donate money to political candidates He donates some of his free time to volunteer work. Everyone is encouraged to donate. People are encouraged to donate blood. Please sign this form if you would like to donate your organs when you die. You can donate at the blood bank every eight weeks. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Those 17 and older, weighing at least 114 pounds and in good health, may be eligible to donate. —

Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2023 And when a sports-loving boy from Texas wanted to buy sneakers to donate, Draiman used his connections to network. —

Judith Segaloff, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023 According to Stephanie Greenberg, Creative Director at Jane's Addiction Organization, a key part of any spring cleaning project is to declutter and donate. —

Liz Kadar, ELLE Decor, 5 Apr. 2023 McDill retired from songwriting in 2000, and donated his life’s work to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2017. —

Dave Paulson, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023 The open race in the state’s largest city is set to be the most interesting election in the Granite State this year, which means that presidential candidates will swarm to appear with the candidates and donate money before the September primary. —

James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023 The organization is in need of storage totes and large cardboard boxes for sorting and donating. —

Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023 Ruby and Grimes will distribute 250 water filtration systems to residents and donate $100,000 after the village was impacted by a toxic train derailment last month. —

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2023 Prosecutors have also accused Bankman-Fried of illegally donating money to political candidates and committees in New York under another person's name. —

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2023 See More

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