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

Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother of three who suffered life-threatening injuries while helping strangers after a car accident in Rhode Island. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Before all that, Rodrigo held a press presentation to share that $10 million would be donated to the orgs, spanning reproductive rights, mental health, domestic violence, and maternal health. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 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

Since Grimes founded the charity 20 years ago with her husband, Gary, the group has donated more than 250 pianos and sponsored more than 10,000 lessons with a total value of more than $3 million. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Since its inception, the program has donated more than 300 million books to children five and under. — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The Rotary Club of Joliet granted the Imagination Library $50,000 and Amazon donated $30,000 last year. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Lee donated approximately $15,000 towards the relief efforts, which was used for kits filled with cleaning supplies and also to pay for the food trucks feeding residents for free. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

According to an estimate from Sevier County mayor Larry Waters, Parton donated around $14 million to help Tennessee victims of natural disasters. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026