donor

CEFRB1

/ˈdoʊnɚ/

noun

Türkçe translations

Translating…

In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who gives money, blood, or an organ.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A group or molecule that donates either a radical, electrons or a moiety in a chemical reaction. Compare acceptor.

Examples

  • I had an artificial insemination by donor.

  • Japan was the world's largest donor of ODA in 1991.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdəʊnə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.

  2. One who makes a donation.

More examples

In context

  • Tom has an organ donor card in his wallet.

  • The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.

  • The hospital is seeking an organ donor.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The blood blank must be at least 17 years old and in good health.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

Nearby

Origin

noun

From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).