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donation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of donation

1 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
Synonyms of donation

alms, benefaction, beneficence, charity, contribution, philanthropy
Words Related to donation

offering, tithe

bequest, endowment, legacy

aid, assistance, dole, handout, relief, welfare

grant, subsidy

benevolence, bestowal, largesse (also largess), present, presentation
2 something given to someone without expectation of a return
  • A chocolate cake was my donation to the office party.
Synonyms of donation

comp, freebie (or freebee), gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largess (also largesse), present, presentation
Words Related to donation

alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe

grant, subsidy

remembrance, tribute, valentine

bonus, boon, windfall

courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice

gratuity, tip

award, prize, reward

dowry

bequest, legacy
Near Antonyms of donation

advance, loan

bribe, peace offering, sop

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