donation
/dou'neiʃn/
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of giving something, especially money, to help a person or organization, typically a charity. This refers to the action or process of making a gift for a benevolent purpose. 2. A gift or contribution, especially of money, given voluntarily to a cause or fund. This refers to the item or sum of money that is given.
Usage
- The word "donation" is most commonly used in the context of supporting charitable, religious, educational, or political organizations.
- It implies a voluntary gift, not a payment for goods or services.
- It can be followed by the preposition "to" (indicating the recipient) or "for" (indicating the purpose).
Examples
- As the act of giving:
- Public donation is crucial for funding medical research.
- The charity relies on the donation of time from its volunteers.
- As the gift itself:
- We made a small donation to the animal shelter.
- All donations will be used to buy food for those in need.
Advanced Usage
- "In donation": Given as a gift.
- The land was held in donation by the university.
- "By donation" / "Donation-based": Operating on a "pay what you wish" model, where entry or a service is offered in exchange for an optional contribution.
- The museum offers free admission, but entry is by donation.
- It was a donation-based yoga class.
Variants and Related Words
- Donate (verb): To give something as a donation.
- She donates a portion of her salary every month.
- Donor (noun): A person or organization that makes a donation.
- An anonymous donor funded the new library wing.
Synonyms
- Contribution: A gift or payment to a common fund or collection. Often used interchangeably with "donation."
- Gift: Something given voluntarily without payment in return. A broader term than "donation."
- Charity: Money or gifts given to help those in need; also the organization providing such help.
Related Phrases
- Make a donation: The standard phrase for the act of giving.
- Please consider making a donation to our annual fund.
- Donation box / jar: A container for collecting monetary donations.
- There is a donation jar on the counter.
- Blood/organ donation: The specific act of giving blood or an organ for medical use.
- He signed up for organ donation on his driver's license.
Noun
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act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
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a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
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