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

All net proceeds were donated to charities that support and advocate for women and girls, and as the evening came to a close, Melinda Gates matched the $10 million already raised and brought the total to $20 million. — Karla Cote, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

The other half was donated by the carpenters’ council itself. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Mike and Maria Norvell have donated through the years to Central Arkansas’ football program, specifically a nutrition room. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Food that was due to be available at the festival will be donated to local organizations serving the people of New York City. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

An amateaur fossil collector found the specimen the team used in this study and donated it to the Field Museum. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

In addition to Hadid, Glanville has also received support from other Housewives, including Kyle Richards, Vicki Gunvalson, Eileen Davidson, Camille Grammer, and Claudia Jordan, who have donated to the campaign. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Following their deaths, the home and its 23 surrounding acres were donated to Kimmswick. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Up for grabs were a large Gucci B shoulder bag donated by Edgar-Jones, with an opening price of 500 British pounds; a Jean Paul Gaultier Mona Lisa mesh top contributed by Lambert, and a Chanel 2005 tweed skirt suit jacket that went for 650 pounds. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026