Donation

/dəʊˈneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A gift or contribution given to a charitable organization or for a specific cause.

The charity received a generous donation from a local business.

Something given voluntarily without payment in return.

Her donation of books to the library was greatly appreciated.

The act of giving, especially to a fund or cause.

He made a large donation to the hospital to support their new wing.

Latin 'donatio', from 'donare' which means 'to give'.

blood donation

The act of giving blood for medical purposes.

in-kind donation

A non-cash contribution of goods or services.

donation drive

An organized effort to collect donations for a cause.

contribute

To give (something, such as money or time) to help achieve or provide something.

benefactor

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

charity

An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Dough

He decided to drop some dough for the local food bank.

Give back

It's important to give back to the community through donations.