Synonyms of donation

donation

noun

dō-ˈnā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contribution
• offering
• charity
• assistance
• philanthropy
• grant
• alms
• benefaction
• legacy
• endowment
• subsidy
• bequest
• aid
• beneficence
• welfare
• tithe
• presentation
• relief
• present
• handout
• benevolence
• dole
• bestowal
• largesse

2

as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return

a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gift
• presentation
• present
• contribution
• offering
• giveaway
• reward
• bonus
• comp
• bestowal
• award
• donative
• largesse
• grant
• prize
• freebie
• fairing
• subsidy
• benefaction
• tribute
• handsel
• tithe
• generosity
• charity
• lagniappe
• alms
• sacrifice
• courtesy
• philanthropy
• benevolence
• bequest
• handout
• windfall
• dole
• tip
• oblation
• beneficence
• care package
• box
• remembrance
• valentine
• legacy
• dowry
• gratuity
• foy
• boon
• favor
• propine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loan
• advance
• bribe
• peace offering
• sop
• douceur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donation

The Boston Arts Academy honored Andrew Allen on National Custodian Day for his donation to help the brother of Thomas Thermidor, a teacher at the academy. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

ActBlue, a Democratic Party political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations, and the Resource Conservation PAC. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Several donations exceeding $20,000, including contributions from Netflix, STARZ and Paramount, quickly pushed the total past the goal to $351,118. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

An administration official quoted in the task force’s account said investigators had shown interest in reporting, social media, donations, and campaign advice. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026