ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Donation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Donation is a noun meaning A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

Meaning

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

More Meanings

  1. The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Example Sentences

And some donation freely to estate On the bless'd lovers.
They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.
After donation there is an absolute change and alienation of the property of the thing given.

Word Forms

Synonyms for donation

Depending on context, synonyms include contribution.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contribution, endowment, donor, donate, giver, gift.

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