Donate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈdō-ˌnāt/ do·nate

Meaning & Definition of Donate

Donate (verb)

  1. to make a gift of; especially, to contribute to a public or charitable cause
  2. to transfer (a particle, such as an electron) to another atom or molecule
  3. to make a donation

Donate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a present of

    "we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity"

    similar: bestow, contribute, give, give away, present, volunteer, give of
    related: chip in, kick in, pitch in, throw in, award, confer, endow, endue, render, afford, comp, furnish, provide, lavish, regale, aid, assist, benefit, help, administer, dish out, dispense, dole out, hand out, impart, issue, mete (out), extend, fork (over, out, or up), offer, pay, proffer, pungle (up), put up, tender, sacrifice
    near: hold, keep, pocket, retain, withhold, preserve, save, advance, lend, loan, sell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Donate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Donate:

bestow, contribute, give, give away, present, volunteer, give of

Related Words for Donate

chip in, kick in, pitch in, throw in, award, confer, endow, endue, render, afford, comp, furnish, provide, lavish, regale, aid, assist, benefit, help, administer, dish out, dispense, dole out, hand out, impart, issue, mete (out), extend, fork (over, out, or up), offer

Near Antonyms of Donate

hold, keep, pocket, retain, withhold, preserve, save, advance, lend, loan, sell

Word Forms of Donate

Inflections: donated, donating

Origin & Etymology of Donate

back-formation from donation

First known use: 1785t

Words & Phrases Containing Donate

donate/give blood

Frequently Asked Questions about Donate

What does "Donate" mean?

"Donate" means to make a gift of; especially, to contribute to a public or charitable cause. As a verb, it is defined as: to make a gift of; especially, to contribute to a public or charitable cause.

What is another word for "Donate"?

Other words for "Donate" include bestow, contribute, give, give away, present, volunteer and give of. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Donate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Donate"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Donate". Common alternatives include bestow, contribute, give, give away, present, volunteer and give of.

How do you use "Donate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Donate" in a sentence: "we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity".

Is "Donate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Donate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Donate"?

"Donate" is pronounced /ˈdō-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as do·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Donate"?

"Donate" comes from back-formation from donation. First known use: 1785t.

What is another word for "Donate" meaning "to make a present of"?

When "Donate" (verb) means to make a present of, synonyms include bestow, contribute, give, give away, present and volunteer.