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单词 donated
释义

donate

verb

do·​nate ˈdō-ˌnāt How to pronounce donate (audio)
dō-ˈnāt
donated; donating

transitive verb

1
: to make a gift of
especially : to contribute to a public or charitable cause
2
: to transfer (a particle, such as an electron) to another atom or molecule

intransitive verb

: to make a donation

Synonyms

  • bestow
  • contribute
  • give
  • give away
  • present
  • volunteer
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Example Sentences

The computers were donated by local companies. We donated our old clothes to charity. people who donate money to political candidates He donates some of his free time to volunteer work. Everyone is encouraged to donate. People are encouraged to donate blood. Please sign this form if you would like to donate your organs when you die. You can donate at the blood bank every eight weeks. See More
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from donation

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

donate

verb
do·​nate ˈdō-ˌnāt How to pronounce donate (audio)
dō-ˈnāt
donated; donating
: to make a gift of : contribute
donate blood
donator
-ˌnāt-ər
-ˈnāt-
noun

Legal Definition

donate

verb
do·​nate
donated; donating

transitive verb

: to transfer by a gift or donation

intransitive verb

: to make a donation compare give, sell

donated 1 of 2

adjective

as in given

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • given
  • bestowed
  • nominal
  • gratis
  • complimentary
  • pro bono
  • unpaid
  • free
  • gratuitous
  • optional
  • voluntary
  • honorary
  • discretionary
  • uncompensated
  • costless
  • freewill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • paid
  • expensive
  • high
  • dear
  • costly

donated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of donate
as in volunteered
to make a present of we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • volunteered
  • contributed
  • gave
  • provided
  • presented
  • bestowed
  • awarded
  • offered
  • issued
  • rendered
  • furnished
  • gave away
  • paid
  • gave of
  • benefited
  • afforded
  • assisted
  • endowed
  • dispensed
  • aided
  • kicked in
  • sacrificed
  • conferred
  • threw in
  • chipped in
  • pitched in
  • administered
  • helped
  • lavished
  • benefitted
  • imparted
  • extended
  • tendered
  • handed out
  • doled out
  • proffered
  • comped
  • regaled
  • dished out
  • endued
  • indued
  • put up
  • meted (out)
  • forked (over, out, or up)
  • pungled (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • held
  • retained
  • withheld
  • kept
  • saved
  • preserved
  • sold
  • loaned
  • pocketed
  • lent
  • advanced
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