Donate

/doʊˈneɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To give (money or goods) for a specific purpose, often to help a charity or organization.

She decided to donate a portion of her salary to the local food bank.

To grant or transfer something (such as blood, organs, or body parts) without receiving payment.

He chose to donate his organs to help save others after his passing.

To contribute or provide something voluntarily without expecting anything in return.

The artist agreed to donate several pieces of her work to the charity auction.

From Latin 'donare', meaning 'to give'.

donate blood

to give blood to a blood bank or medical facility for use in transfusions.

donate time

to volunteer one's services instead of giving money.

donate to charity

to give money or goods to a charitable organization.

donation

the act of donating.

donor

a person who gives something, especially to charity.

charity

the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

to give something away without expecting anything in return

He totally donated his old video games to the kids in the neighborhood.

to share something valuable with others

She donated her time by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.