Donate Meaning

/də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbTo make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

nameA surname from Spanish.

Let me donate what little money I have with me.
I went to donate blood today.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Please ____ some money to the local charity fund for children.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Let me ____ what little money I have with me.

Circa 1845, back-formation from donation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix), chiefly found in American English. Ultimately from Latin dōnāre (“to give”).

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CEFR Practice Quiz
Please ____ some money to the local charity fund for children.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Let me ____ what little money I have with me.

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