donate

[doh-neyt, doh-neyt] / ˈdoʊ neɪt, doʊˈneɪt /

VERB

make a gift of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

award bequeath contribute devote give give away grant hand out present provide

STRONG

accord bestow confer subscribe

WEAK

ante up chip in do one's part dole out feed the kitty get in the act lay on pass the hat sweeten the pot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal keep refrain take withhold

STRONG

disagree refuse

WEAK

renege

Example Sentences

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"I still really wanted to be a mum and Elon made the offer around that time and I accepted," she said, explaining Musk in 2020 had offered to donate sperm.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“And it’s not what people who donate to the trust fund think that they are paying for.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And he must donate $5 million to a charity selected in consultation with the PGA Tour.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

At the Mesulam Center, participants are evaluated each year and can choose to donate their brains for scientific study after death.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

“I’ll just Google this charity and donate my first week of E.T. salary directly to the homeless,” I say out loud.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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