donate
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neɪt, doʊˈneɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause: to donate used clothes to the Salvation Army.
verb (used without object)
2.
to make a gift, grant, or contribution of something; give; contribute: They donate to the Red Cross every year.
Related forms
do·na·tor, noun
pre·do·nate, verb (used with object), pre·do·nat·ed, pre·do·nat·ing.
un·do·nat·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.
1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.
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| —vb | |
| to give (money, time, etc), esp to a charity | |
| do'nator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Donate whatever your organs can do at the final time and make one more effort to prolong another life.
Many colleges, including those that make payments in lieu of taxes, donate money to their communities.
One student might ask the catering service to donate tea, etc.
Please donate half of your salary to the ranchers who are losing animals to these wolves.
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