Synonyms of donating

donating

verb

present participle of donate

as in volunteering

to make a present of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• volunteering
• contributing
• giving
• presenting
• providing
• bestowing
• issuing
• awarding
• offering
• giving of
• giving away
• furnishing
• rendering
• paying
• benefiting
• assisting
• affording
• aiding
• helping
• endowing
• throwing in
• sacrificing
• conferring
• kicking in
• administering
• dispensing
• pitching in
• extending
• imparting
• comping
• chipping in
• lavishing
• handing out
• doling out
• meting (out)
• dishing out
• tendering
• proffering
• regaling
• enduing
• forking (over, out, or up)
• putting up
• pungling (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding
• keeping
• retaining
• withholding
• saving
• preserving
• selling
• pocketing
• advancing
• lending
• loaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donating

Charities that offer free furniture pickup Hauling a sectional or a solid-wood dining table out of a fifth-floor walk-up isn’t realistic for most people, which is why free pickup services can be the difference between donating and giving up. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Gifting meaningful items, setting boundaries, and donating thoughtfully ensure a smoother transition. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Toys for Tots was devoted to collecting and donating Christmas toys to South County children, while the latter was focused on bringing the local community to the airport. — Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

The staff of the Washington Hilton hotel will also receive awards for their work preserving and donating unserved meals to local shelters, and helping guests in the aftermath of the incident, Jiang said. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 July 2026

For this reason, Fountain said his clients usually choose to sell easements at a discount even though donating one can come with better tax benefits. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 July 2026

One concern is that the practice tends to prioritize acquisitions of artists supported by galleries that are already connected with museums and who have the kinds of collectors who understand the importance of donating to them. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season, Sophia Eppley reports. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

The Guardians’ Team Store is donating all of the proceeds from sales during Monday’s game to the Venezuelan Red Cross. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026