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UK/["/dəʊˈneɪt/","/dəʊˈneɪts/","/dəʊˈneɪtɪd/","/dəʊˈneɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈdəʊneɪt/","/ˈdəʊneɪts/","/ˈdəʊneɪtɪd/","/ˈdəʊneɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Donate

In simple words: To give money or goods to help someone or a cause.

Donate in a sentence

  • He **donated** thousands of pounds **to charity**.
  • People wishing to donate to the appeal can buy a poppy from today until November 11.
  • The organization suggests ways to help besides **donating money**.
  • an auction of pieces donated by the artists themselves
  • I would like to thank our sponsors, The Woodworks, for donating the prizes for this competition.
  • I've been **donating blood** regularly for a few years now.
  • to donate organs/sperm/eggs
  • All donated blood is tested for HIV and other infections.
  • He donated a kidney to his mother.

How to use Donate

Use 'donate' when giving to charities or causes. It is neutral and suitable for formal or informal contexts. Avoid using it in everyday situations where 'give' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

donate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'donate' like 'donuts'—giving something sweet to others.

Related words

Collocations with Donate

  • donate money
  • donate clothes
  • donate to charity
  • donate food
  • donate supplies

Synonyms for Donate

Opposites of Donate

Common mistakes with Donate

  • 'Donated' is sometimes wrongly used instead of 'donate' in future tense.
  • Confusion between 'donate' and 'dedicate'.
  • 'Donator' is often mistakenly used instead of 'donor'.

Compare Donate with Contribute, Give, Present, Offer

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Frequently asked questions about Donate

What does Donate mean?

To give money or goods to help someone or a cause.

What is the definition of Donate?

to give money, food, clothes, etc. to somebody/something, especially a charity

How do you use Donate in a sentence?

He **donated** thousands of pounds **to charity**.

Can you give another example of Donate?

People wishing to donate to the appeal can buy a poppy from today until November 11.

What are synonyms for Donate?

Common alternatives include contribute, give, present, bestow, offer.

What is the opposite of Donate?

Opposite meanings include withhold, take, keep.

What words go with Donate?

It commonly pairs with donate money, donate clothes, donate to charity, donate food, donate supplies.

What are common mistakes when using Donate?

'Donated' is sometimes wrongly used instead of 'donate' in future tense. Confusion between 'donate' and 'dedicate'. 'Donator' is often mistakenly used instead of 'donor'.

How do you pronounce Donate?

US: /["/ˈdəʊneɪt/","/ˈdəʊneɪts/","/ˈdəʊneɪtɪd/","/ˈdəʊneɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dəʊˈneɪt/","/dəʊˈneɪts/","/dəʊˈneɪtɪd/","/dəʊˈneɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Donate?

Use 'donate' when giving to charities or causes. It is neutral and suitable for formal or informal contexts. Avoid using it in everyday situations where 'give' might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Donate?

"Donate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.