donated
word · lemma: donate
/ˈdoʊˌneɪtɪd/
DOH-nay-tid
/dəʊnˈeɪtɪd/
duh-NAY-tid
Definition
Gave something, such as money, goods, or time, to help a person or organization, usually as a gift or for a good cause.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often for charity, blood, organs, or time. Common collocations: 'donated blood', 'donated money', 'donated to a cause'. Unlike 'gave', 'donated' implies giving without expecting anything in return.
Spanish: donarPortuguese (BR): doarPortuguese (PT): doarChinese (Simplified): 捐赠Chinese (Traditional): 捐贈Hindi: दान करनाArabic: تبرعBengali: দান করেছিলেন - দান করেছিলRussian: пожертвовал - передал (в дар)Japanese: 寄付したVietnamese: đã quyên góp - đã hiến tặngKorean: 기부했다 - 기증했다Turkish: bağışladıUrdu: عطیہ دیاIndonesian: menyumbangkan
Example Sentences
She donated her old clothes to the shelter.
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My father donated blood last week.
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They donated money to build a new school.
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I donated my time to help organize the event.
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He donated a large sum to cancer research after losing his friend.
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All the books you see here were donated by the local community.
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