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Donation - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A donation is a voluntary gift of money, goods, or services given to support a cause, organization, or person in need without expecting anything in return.

donation

/doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/

Definition:

A gift or contribution, often money, given voluntarily to support a cause or organization.

Synonyms:

contribution, gift, offering, grant

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

theft, confiscation

Common Collocations:

charitable donation, blood donation, generous donation, online donation

Derivatives:

donate, donor, donative

Usage Tips:

Use "donation" for voluntary gifts to charities or causes; avoid for mandatory payments like taxes.

Common Phrases:

make a donation, in-kind donation, pledge a donation

Etymology:

From Latin "donatio," meaning "a giving," derived from "donare" (to give).

Examples:

  • 1. She made a generous donation to the animal shelter.
  • 2. The hospital relies on blood donations from volunteers.
  • 3. They collected donations for the disaster relief fund.
  • 4. His donation helped build the new library wing.

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