donations

NOUN

gift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid allowance appropriation assistance bequest charity contribution endowment grant handout help relief subscription subsidy

STRONG

alms benefaction beneficence boon dole gratuity lump offering philanthropy pittance present presentation ration subvention write-off

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blockage hindrance hurt injury loss obstruction stop

Example Sentences

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Izaguirre, who was taken in by a relative after losing his home, told AFP the donations were indispensable.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Two weeks ago, the foodbank had appealed for donations on social media, saying they were "very worried" because they had never seen the "warehouse so empty".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

In downtown Los Angeles, dozens of volunteers collected donations on the sidewalk outside the Venezuelan restaurant Full Arepas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

But he doesn’t dispute his donations helped cover the cost of educating players, saying “I’m sure some of that money” would go toward that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Many nonprofits consumed 20 to 25 percent of their donations for overhead.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French