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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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Those who wish to donate more than $10,000 are instructed to fill out an inquiry form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Meanwhile, his commitment to being a values-driven business drew supporters, who began to donate supplies, and books—so many books, in fact, that every book he sold came via charitable donation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"That's why we are here, that's why people decided to mobilize for this and decided to donate."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"Customers can purchase the bags for personal use or choose to donate them to local charities and food banks," it added.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

I guess I ought to donate it to the Metropolitan Museum.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.