1
: one that gives, donates, or presents something
2
: one used as a source of biological material (such as blood or an organ)
3
a
: a compound capable of giving up a part (such as an atom, chemical group, or subatomic particle) for combination with an acceptor
b
: an impurity added to a semiconductor to increase the number of mobile electrons
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Examples of donor in a Sentence
The money was raised from individual donors.
She is one of the charity's major donors.
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The best leaders represent people by listening to them, not just to big-money donors or the most extreme voices.
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
They are also flagged by the school as having high donor potential.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Officials in these states are part of a growing movement of state lawmakers who have soured on legacy and donor preferences, which colleges have historically incorporated into their strategies to build alumni bases and raise money.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Tell stories about beneficiaries, donors and others by following the universal hero story arc of initial state, challenge, outcome and elevated state.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
They are also flagged by the school as having high donor potential.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Officials in these states are part of a growing movement of state lawmakers who have soured on legacy and donor preferences, which colleges have historically incorporated into their strategies to build alumni bases and raise money.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Tell stories about beneficiaries, donors and others by following the universal hero story arc of initial state, challenge, outcome and elevated state.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donor. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər 
-ˌnȯr
1
: one that donates
2
: one used as a source of bodily material or parts
a blood donor
a kidney donor
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr
: one that gives, donates, grants, or confers something
specifically
: settlor
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