donate

verb

do·nate ˈdō-ˌnāt

dō-ˈnāt

donated; donating

Synonyms of donate next

transitive verb

: to make a gift of

especially : to contribute to a public or charitable cause

: to transfer (a particle, such as an electron) to another atom or molecule

intransitive verb

: to make a donation

Choose the Right Synonym for donate

give, present, donate, bestow, confer, afford mean to convey to another as a possession.

give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.

give alms

gave her a ride on a pony

give my love to your mother

present carries a note of formality and ceremony.

present an award

donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).

donate a piano to the orphanage

bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.

bestow unwanted advice

confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).

confer an honorary degree

afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

the trees afford shade

a development that affords us some hope

Examples of donate in a Sentence

The computers were donated by local companies. We donated our old clothes to charity. people who donate money to political candidates He donates some of his free time to volunteer work. Everyone is encouraged to donate. People are encouraged to donate blood. Please sign this form if you would like to donate your organs when you die. You can donate at the blood bank every eight weeks.

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According to the Red Cross, only about 3 percent of people who are eligible to donate blood actually donate blood each year. —

Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 White has since donated $15,000 to a GoFundMe page for Corder. —

Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 In 2020, Nixon donated $5,000 to the non-profit Adopt-A-Role Model, the Macon Housing Authority and Anderson's Diner. —

Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 Microsoft cofounder Gates donated $50 million to a nonprofit supporting Harris, multiple sources told the New York Times. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for donate