donate

/doʊˈneɪt/
verbBeginner to give money, goods, or time to a cause or 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.

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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

Related Phrases

donate tophrase
to give something to a specific cause or organization
donationphrase
an act of giving something to a cause or organization

💡Pro Tip

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
suffix
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