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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024do•nate /ˈdoʊneɪt, doʊˈneɪt/USA pronunciation v., -nat•ed, -nat•ing. - to present (something) as a gift: [~ + object]She donated a pint of blood last year.[~ + object + to + object]The millionaire donated money to charity.[no object]I've already donated, please don't ask again.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024do•nate (dō′nāt, dō nāt′),USA pronunciation v., -nat•ed, -nat•ing. v.t. - to present as a gift, grant, or contribution;
make a donation of, as to a fund or cause:to donate used clothes to the Salvation Army. v.i. - to make a gift, grant, or contribution of something;
give; contribute:They donate to the Red Cross every year.
- probably back formation from donation 1775–85, American.
do′na•tor, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.
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