noun
donation
doh-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
Something given freely, usually money or goods, to support a cause or help someone.
"The charity relies on public donations to fund its work."
"He made a generous donation to the local food bank."
How to Use Donation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gift, usually of money, made to help a person, charity, or cause.
Common pairings
make a donation
charitable donation
blood donation
Word Forms
donations plural
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Etymology
From Latin donatio, "a gift," from donare, "to give."