Donation Meaning
/dəʊˈneɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
nounThe act of giving or bestowing; a grant.
Sentence Examples
You may rest assured; I have no ulterior motive in making this donation.
Thank you very much for your generous donation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The charity received a generous ____ from an anonymous benefactor last week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You may rest assured I have no ulterior motive in making this ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English donacion, donation, from Middle French donation, from Latin dōnātiō (“a present”), from dōnō (“to give”), from dōnum (“a gift”). Recorded in English since the 15th century. Equivalent to donate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"And some donation freely to estate
On the bless'd lovers."
— 1610–1611 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tempest”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene i]:
"After donation there is an absolute change and alienation of the property of the thing given."
— 1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The charity received a generous ____ from an anonymous benefactor last week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You may rest assured I have no ulterior motive in making this ____.