Synonyms for

Donate

Verb / ˈdəʊˌneɪt / Another word for donate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give something, especially money, to a person or organization in need

Synonyms & similar words

contribute give grant bestow present gift provide offer supply transfer surrender yield subscribe pledge endow furnish impart lavish pay

Synonyms by register

Formal

contribute grant bestow confer

Informal

give chip in kick in give away

Literary

bestow confer impart

Antonyms

withhold keep retain hoard refuse take receive

Common collocations

  • donate blood
  • donate money
  • donate to charity
  • donate clothes
  • donate organs
  • donate time
  • donate generously

Word family

noun donation
verb donate
adjective donative

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to specify the recipient, e.g., 'donate to a cause'. It implies giving voluntarily, usually for a good cause.

Example sentences

  1. I donate my old toys to the children's hospital every year.
  2. We should donate to the food bank to help those in need.
  3. She decided to donate a portion of her salary to charity.
  4. He was happy to donate his time to the local animal shelter.
  5. I donated blood for the first time yesterday.

Quotes

  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. -Unknown
  • No one has ever become poor by giving. -Anne Frank
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill

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