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

Love Serving Autism relies primarily on private donations and grants. — Anna Rodin, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

The donation includes the likes of Willem de Kooning, Rashid Johnson, Amy Sherald, as well as Old Masters by Bronzino, Jacopo Pontormo, and Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The nonprofit pays for Newsom’s travel expenses and is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints. — Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

If a pillow is too worn for donation, explore textile recycling programs or responsible disposal options in your area. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 12 Sep. 2026