DONATIVE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

donative

noun

ˈdō-nə-tiv

Definition of donative

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals

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as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative

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Noun

There are four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a laundry area on the second floor.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
That said, while taking a wage cut to join Liverpool sounds like a bonus, Araujo is still going to cost a considerable amount of money.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors caught the elder Spitze helping his son contact four minor victims to try silencing them with gifts or orders to destroy evidence.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of gift

Noun

The settlement plan also includes a pledge by the school to provide a statement to the claimant families condemning Lodge's criminal acts, and to detail improvements made to the organ donation program.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Lakefront staff then will send donations to the Washington Township Adult Center, which has been used as an American Red Cross shelter since the weekend.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of donation

Noun

But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor's potential slam.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Once Smith Rowe’s contribution began to wane, Martinelli took over as Saka’s partner in crime.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

The first concept art for the film was revealed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at the D23 fan event Friday, along with some new plot details.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Don’t expect crazy flavors or fussy, over-the-top presentation; just excellent home-style baking where taste supersedes everything else.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

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