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

At the time, the Anthonys' donation was the single-largest in the health system's history. — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2026

China’s budget has expanded, but Beijing rarely offers cash donations or Western-style grants. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

The donations protecting her territory from development will help the other eagles of Big Bear thrive and create future generations. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

As with previous collections, 10 percent of the sales from each Rare DNM Edit style purchased go to the Rare Impact Fund, up to a maximum donation of $300,000. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026