donates

verb

present tense third-person singular of donate
as in volunteers
to make a present of we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity

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Recent Examples of donates Strengths and Limitations of the Study The estimates held up across many different assumptions about who donates, the authors wrote. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Oct. 2026 JudyPie donates fresh pies and supplies each month to the MHMR community center, located in Fort Worth, Texas, per the store’s website. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 The brand donates a portion of every sale to SOS Children’s Villages to fund vaccines and medical treatments for children in need. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 The metal floor donates electrons while the membrane pulls oxygen and moisture from the surrounding air to complete the circuit. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 The city donates several head of bison to Native American tribes annually. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 In addition, the hotel donates recycled soaps and toiletries to those in need at the Jongno-gu Welfare Center. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Each year Arctic Fox donates 15% of its profits to animal welfare organizations. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
  1. volunteers
  2. contributes
  3. gives
  4. provides
  5. presents
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  • Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of volunteers
Verb
  • Nothing is left to chance and every element contributes to the home’s exquisite design and its appealing composition.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The process weakens collagen and elastin and contributes to fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributes
Verb
  • The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers.
    — Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of provides
Verb
  • Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right.
    — Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of presents

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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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