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donate
/doʊˈneɪt/
to give money, goods, or time to a cause or organization
She decided to donate her old clothes to charity.
She gave her unused clothes to a charitable organization.
general
To give money, goods, or time to a charitable cause or organization.
Many people donate blood to help save lives.
People give blood to medical facilities to assist in medical treatments.
He donated his time to volunteer at the animal shelter.
He spent his time helping at an animal shelter without payment.
The verb 'donate' implies a voluntary act of giving, often to a charitable or public cause.
Collocations
donate moneyto give money to a causedonate bloodto give blood for medical usedonate timeto volunteer time to a cause
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Common Usage
'Donate' is often used in formal and informal contexts, especially when referring to charitable acts.
Gold Rule
Voluntary Act
The act of donating is always voluntary and typically involves giving to a cause or organization.
Word Origin
From Latin 'donare', meaning 'to give'
Usage Notes
The word 'donate' is often used in contexts involving charity, philanthropy, or community service. It can refer to giving money, goods, or time.
Word Breakdown
don
gift or giving
root-ate
to make or cause to be
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