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donate

Pronunciation: /də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/
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Definition of donate

verb

[with object]
  • give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity:the proceeds will be donated to an AIDS awareness charity
  • allow the removal of (blood or an organ) from one’s body for transplantation, transfusion, or research: (as adjective donated)all donated blood is tested for antibodies
  • Chemistry & Physics provide or contribute (electrons or protons).

Derivatives

donator

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: back-formation from donation

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