Synonyms of donated

donated 1 of 2

adjective

as in given

Related Words

• given
• bestowed
• nominal
• complimentary
• gratis
• gratuitous
• pro bono
• unpaid
• optional
• voluntary
• free
• uncompensated
• costless
• discretionary
• honorary
• freewill

Dissimilar Words

• paid
• expensive
• high
• dear
• costly

donated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of donate

as in volunteered

to make a present of

we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• volunteered
• contributed
• gave
• presented
• provided
• bestowed
• offered
• awarded
• issued
• rendered
• furnished
• gave away
• gave of
• paid
• benefited
• afforded
• assisted
• endowed
• conferred
• kicked in
• threw in
• dispensed
• aided
• pitched in
• sacrificed
• chipped in
• administered
• helped
• lavished
• imparted
• tendered
• handed out
• extended
• doled out
• regaled
• proffered
• comped
• endued
• meted (out)
• dished out
• forked (over, out, or up)
• put up
• pungled (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• retained
• kept
• withheld
• preserved
• saved
• sold
• pocketed
• loaned
• lent
• advanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donated

Adjective

Better data and more reliable staffing would go a long way in making sure that more donated food gets to those who need it the most. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

In some videos, survivors accused soldiers of looting apartments and confiscating donated supplies—claims that remain difficult to independently verify but have fueled widespread outrage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Once a donated cadaver can no longer be used by UCSD, the remains are cremated and scattered or interred in a manner consistent with state law, the university says. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026

Because the transplant requires Bell to take potent immunosuppressant medication to prevent organ rejection, the couple plans to remove the donated womb following a potential second pregnancy to ensure her long-term health. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026

City of Ocilla officials cut off the water to Irwin County Hospital for unpaid water bills Monday, prompting a callout by the public for donated water, according to residents who spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday and Wednesday. — Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026

The donated plane could take the place of two 35-year-old jets that currently serve as Air Force One. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Verb

While living in South Florida, Valdes even donated to the campaigns of Cuban-American politicians known for their strong positions against Cuba’s communist government. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Meta also paid Kuna directly to add police and fire, and donated money to fund preschool and STEM education in the Kuna School District, according to the company. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

At this point, the business has had donated more than a million dollars to the homeless, Youth For Christ, and our church from profits. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Researchers at the Boston University CTE Center studied the brains of 33 former NFL players that were donated to them between 2017 and 2025 who were diagnosed with CTE and previously underwent neurocognitive testing. — Varun Mehta, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

In 1992, the New York property was donated by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Liner has donated to Xavier Becerra’s current campaign for governor, as well as Atty. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

During the interwar period, after Louis and Louise died, Charles donated their magnificent château, Champs-sur-Marne, to the French government. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to help a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in a car accident last month, NBC News has confirmed. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026