Synonyms of donations

donations

noun

plural of donation

1

as in contributions

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

• contributions
• charities
• offerings
• philanthropies
• grants
• benefactions
• alms
• legacies
• endowments
• bequests
• beneficences
• tithes
• assistances
• subsidies
• benevolences
• presentations
• welfares
• handouts
• aids
• presents
• doles
• reliefs
• largesses
• bestowals

2

as in gifts

something given to someone without expectation of a return

a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gifts
• presentations
• contributions
• presents
• offerings
• freebies
• giveaways
• largesses
• rewards
• bonuses
• grants
• bestowals
• comps
• donatives
• charities
• awards
• prizes
• subsidies
• benevolences
• fairings
• benefactions
• tithes
• handsels
• generosities
• alms
• tributes
• lagniappes
• sacrifices
• doles
• philanthropies
• handouts
• oblations
• beneficences
• courtesies
• windfalls
• bequests
• care packages
• remembrances
• legacies
• tips
• foys
• valentines
• boxes
• dowries
• gratuities
• favors
• propines
• boons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loans
• advances
• bribes
• peace offerings
• sops
• douceurs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donations

The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

Other ways to help The shelter is also accepting donations of food, blankets, toys, treats and money as its resources become increasingly strained. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The Sacramento Public Library, said Aguirre, is not currently accepting donations of more pans to the collection. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Donate directly and limit your personal data exposure One of George's strongest recommendations involves political donations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has distributed more than $100 billion since its founding in 2000, with some of that fueled by donations from Buffett. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

The specifics on how charitable donations will be made through Anthropic’s fund are not clear yet. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Funded by private donations and grants, UpBeat also helps families with food and support during difficult times. — Max Feliu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Little has received nearly 100 donations of that size during the general election cycle. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026