Definitions

donation

[doh-ney-shuhn] / doʊˈneɪ ʃən /

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

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand tax benefit tax write-off write-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blockage hindrance hurt injury loss obstruction stop

Example Sentences

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As well as its network of shops and donation points, the BHF has online retail channels including on its website and eBay.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It went straight into a donation box anyway.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Through a Warner Music representative, Landman said the donation was for merchandise given to a friend, and was not intended as support for Pratt’s campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Butch, who went to the Air Force Academy, made a $100,000 donation to the Pionners’ basketball program several years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But with the summer drawing to an end, with Tommy getting stronger, and the possibility of notice for his fourth donation growing ever more distinct, we knew we couldn’t keep putting things off indefinitely.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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