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donated

[doh-neyt, doh-neyt] Origin

do·nate

[doh-neyt, doh-neyt] verb, -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
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.

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Donated is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1775–85, Americanism; probably back formation from donation

do·na·tor, noun
pre·do·nate, verb (used with object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
un·do·nat·ed, adjective


1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.

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donate
1845, back formation from donation. Related: Donated; donating.
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