do·nate

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

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

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


1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.
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donate (dəʊˈneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to give (money, time, etc), esp to a charity
 
do'nator
 
n

donate (dəʊˈneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to give (money, time, etc), esp to a charity
 
do'nator
 
n

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donate
1845, back formation from donation. Related: Donated; donating.
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Example sentences
If the transmittal letter is prepared by the donator, then it shall be signed
  by the donor.
The department received an award for the third highest donator.
In that case, donator countries should keep their money and help out their
  needy population instead.
Otherwise, please type or print the owner or donator information.
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