donation

noun

dō-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce donation (audio)
Definition of donationnext
1
as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor

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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party

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Recent Examples of donation Donors include a crypto billionaire and a fraudster Parliamentary standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg is investigating the 5-million-pound donation to Farage from Christopher Harborne, a British businessman based in Thailand. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 On’s premier fundraising event, and every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps the organization continue providing life-changing programs and opportunities for veterans. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 In December, Uthmeier received a $50,000 donation from new Tampa Bay Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s company. — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 The proposal has also drawn bipartisan criticism, with several Senate Republicans joining Democrats in an unsuccessful effort to block funding for the ballroom through either federal money or private donations without congressional authorization. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for donation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
  1. contribution
  2. gift
  3. presentation
  4. present
Noun
  • Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Because money is fungible, by paying a candidate’s bills, a party is essentially handing him cash, undermining any limits on contributions.
    — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • The documentary — filmed on Santa Barbara Island, one of the Channel Islands — will be screened July 15 in a special Pride Week presentation by the San Diego Natural History Museum and the San Diego Bird Alliance.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • There was a presentation by Jerren Chang, President and CEO of Partners in Democracy.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of presentation
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  • That philosophy may prove particularly valuable over the next two years as veterans and emerging stars compete for roster spots on a team that believes playing at home presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Over a short seven days, the Lakers confronted their past, welcomed their present and got a glimpse at their future.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of present

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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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