make a donation
idiom
: to give something to help a person, a cause, etc. : make a contribution
Would you like to make a donation to the library fund?
make a donation of food
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At their suggestion, those wishing to honor Ken Dryden’s memory are encouraged to make a donation to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, or the Concussion Legacy Foundation.
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When redeeming the free cone at any Graeter's location, customers can make a donation directly to The Cure Starts Now.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fans who want to support the Band Together event can make a donation here.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
Austin said he was overwhelmed by the generosity of guests and the number of people who stopped by to buy a cup of lemonade or make a donation.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When redeeming the free cone at any Graeter's location, customers can make a donation directly to The Cure Starts Now.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fans who want to support the Band Together event can make a donation here.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
Austin said he was overwhelmed by the generosity of guests and the number of people who stopped by to buy a cup of lemonade or make a donation.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Make a donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20donation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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