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

As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of gift

Noun

The study surveyed blood donations for the disease’s key antibody, which is in a class dubbed IgE and specifically attacks a double-sugar molecule called galactose-α-1,3-galactose, also known as alpha-gal.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
London — Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, has resigned from parliament and will stand for his seat again in a special election, amid mounting controversy over financial donations.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of donation

Noun

Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Because money is fungible, by paying a candidate’s bills, a party is essentially handing him cash, undermining any limits on contributions.

— Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

That philosophy may prove particularly valuable over the next two years as veterans and emerging stars compete for roster spots on a team that believes playing at home presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Over a short seven days, the Lakers confronted their past, welcomed their present and got a glimpse at their future.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of present

Noun

The documentary — filmed on Santa Barbara Island, one of the Channel Islands — will be screened July 15 in a special Pride Week presentation by the San Diego Natural History Museum and the San Diego Bird Alliance.

— Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
There was a presentation by Jerren Chang, President and CEO of Partners in Democracy.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of presentation

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