First Known Use: 15th century
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donation
noun do·na·tion \dō-ˈnā-shən\
: something (such as money, food, clothes, etc.) that you give in order to help a person or organization
: something (such as blood or a body organ) that you give to a hospital or clinic so that it can be given to someone who needs it
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Origin of DONATION
Middle English donatyowne, from Latin donation-, donatio, from donare to present, from donum gift; akin to Latin dare to give — more at date
Related to DONATION
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- alms, benefaction, beneficence, charity, contribution, philanthropy
Rhymes with DONATION
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DONATION Defined for Kids
donation
noun do·na·tion \dō-ˈnā-shən\
Definition of DONATION for Kids
: something given to help those in need <a donation to charity>
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