B2noun 1K

Donation

🇬🇧 UK /["/dəʊˈneɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dəʊˈneɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Donation

something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way

In simple words: Giving money or goods to help others.

Donation in a sentence

• The charity received a large donation to help fund their new community center.
• She made a donation of clothes to the local shelter last weekend.
• His generous donation helped cover the hospital's equipment costs.
• Organ donation can save multiple lives through a single selfless act.
• Blood donation is crucial in emergency situations to save patients.
• Several people signed up for organ donation at the health fair.
• They organized a donation drive to collect books for schools in need.

How to use Donation

Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Appropriate when discussing charity, fundraising, or community support. Avoid using in casual contexts unrelated to helping others.

Grammar pattern

donation + object (money, goods, etc.)

Memory hint

Think of 'do-nation' as doing something good for a nation or a community.

Related words

Collocations with Donation

• generous
• large
• sizeable
• give
• make
• send
• in donations
• donation to
• donation towards/​toward

Synonyms for Donation

• gift
• contribution
• charity
• grant
• offering

Opposites of Donation

• withdrawal
• withholding

Common mistakes with Donation

• Confused with 'contribution' which can imply a smaller or less formal giving.
• Using it in contexts not related to helping others.
• Mixing it up with 'donor' which refers to the person giving.

Frequently asked questions about Donation

What does Donation mean?

Giving money or goods to help others.

What is the definition of Donation?

something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way

How do you use Donation in a sentence?

The charity received a large donation to help fund their new community center.

Can you give another example of Donation?

She made a donation of clothes to the local shelter last weekend.

What are synonyms for Donation?

Common alternatives include gift, contribution, charity, grant, offering.

What is the opposite of Donation?

Opposite meanings include withdrawal, withholding.

What words go with Donation?

It commonly pairs with generous, large, sizeable, give, make, send, in donations, donation to, donation towards/​toward.

What are common mistakes when using Donation?

Confused with 'contribution' which can imply a smaller or less formal giving. Using it in contexts not related to helping others. Mixing it up with 'donor' which refers to the person giving.

How do you pronounce Donation?

US: /["/dəʊˈneɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/dəʊˈneɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Donation?

Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Appropriate when discussing charity, fundraising, or community support. Avoid using in casual contexts unrelated to helping others.

What CEFR level is Donation?

"Donation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.