Synonyms for

Donating

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

Definition

To give something, especially money or goods, to help a person or organization

Synonyms & similar words

donate contribute give offer present bestow grant gift provide supply transfer entrust bequeath devote pledge endow sacrifice

Synonyms by register

Formal

contributing bestowing granting conferring

Informal

giving chipping in lending a hand pitching in

Literary

bequeathing endowing bestowing

Antonyms

keeping hoarding withholding retaining saving keeping back

Common collocations

  • donating blood
  • donating money
  • donating clothes
  • donating to charity
  • donating organs
  • donating time
  • donating books

Word family

noun donation
verb donate
adjective donative

Usage note

The verb 'donate' is typically used when giving something to an organization or cause. It is often followed by 'to' to indicate the recipient.

Example sentences

  1. I am donating my old toys to the orphanage.
  2. She is donating money to the animal shelter.
  3. They are donating clothes to the disaster relief fund.
  4. He is donating his time to the local food bank.
  5. We are donating school supplies to the underprivileged children.

Quotes

  • The greatest gift you can give is donating your time.
  • Donating blood is giving the gift of life.
  • Donating to charity is not about making a donation, it's about making a difference.

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