donate
word
/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/
DOH-nayt
/dəʊnˈeɪt/
doh-NAYT
Definition
To give something, usually money, goods, or time, freely to help a person, group, or cause.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally; usually for charitable giving, not casual sharing. Common collocations: 'donate money', 'donate blood', 'donate clothes'. Implies giving for free, often for a good cause. Not used for giving gifts to friends/family.
Spanish: donarPortuguese (BR): doarPortuguese (PT): doarChinese (Simplified): 捐赠 - 捐献Chinese (Traditional): 捐贈 - 捐獻Hindi: दान करनाArabic: يتبرعBengali: দান করা - অনুদান প্রদান করাRussian: пожертвовать - делать пожертвованиеJapanese: 寄付するVietnamese: quyên góp - hiến tặngKorean: 기부하다Turkish: bağışlamakUrdu: عطیہ دیناIndonesian: menyumbangkan - mendonasikan
Example Sentences
They donate food to the shelter every month.
basic
You can donate books to the school library.
basic
My mom will donate blood tomorrow.
basic
I usually donate old clothes instead of throwing them away.
natural
She decided to donate part of her paycheck to charity.
natural
Have you ever thought about donating your time to help others?
natural