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donation

[ doh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution.
  2. a gift, as to a fund; contribution.

    Synonyms: , ,



donation

/ əʊˈԱɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act of giving, esp to a charity
  2. a contribution
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • d·ԲtDz noun
  • -·ԲtDz noun
  • p··ԲtDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of donation1

1375–1425, for an earlier sense; late Middle English < Latin ōپō- (stem of ōپō ), equivalent to ō ( us ), past participle of ō to give ( ō-, stem of ōԳܳ gift, + -ٳܲ -ate 1 ) + -ō- -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of donation1

C15: from Latin ōپō a presenting, from ō to give, from ōԳܳ gift
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Example Sentences

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She appealed for people to register as donors, to help others with the same diagnosis, and compared stem cell donation to giving blood.

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In Madrid there has been an urgent call for blood donations ahead of the big public holiday weekend.

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Lam called it a “tragedy,” but his phone still pings with political newbies scheduling appointments to visit with him for advice, an endorsement or a donation.

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The centre exists largely on donations and is currently fundraising to try and expand its offer.

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Second Chance, which opened in April 2023, restocks its uniform donations daily and customers are able to access items without needing a referral service.

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