Donation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity (syn: contribution)
Extra examples
The organization is funded by private donations.
We are grateful for the donation of whatever you can afford to give.
Donations have fallen since the split in the party hierarchy.
He made a donation to the school in memory of his late wife.
We made a donation during the school's annual appeal.
He made a very liberal donation to the museum.
The college sent us a grateful acknowledgment of our donation.
To make a pledge or donation, please call the charity's office.
...the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign...
She makes a charitable donation every year.
...let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation...
...a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter...
Send us a donation now.
Put me down for a donation!
The company's donation was surely motivated by self-interest.
Word forms
singular: donation
plural: donations
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