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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

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

bestowal, comp, donative, fairing [British], freebie (or freebee), gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

Words Related to donation

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

box [British], care package, foy [chiefly Scottish]

remembrance, tribute, valentine

bonus, boon, windfall

courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice

gratuity, propine [Scottish], tip

award, prize, reward

bequest, legacy

Near Antonyms of donation

bribe, douceur, peace offering, sop

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