donation — something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money
Pronunciation (IPA): /doʊˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His million-dollar donation to the animal shelter came with one condition: all cats must wear tiny bow ties.
- The company's donation helped build a new library in the community.
- She accidentally donated her lucky socks instead of old clothes, and now the charity shop has the most successful raffle item ever.
donation
NOUN[/doʊˈneɪʃən/]
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money
She makes a generous donation of warm coats to the shelter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin donare, meaning 'to give.' The term originated in ancient Rome, where wealthy citizens contributed money to public infrastructure and institutions, establishing a cultural practice of financial philanthropy.
Breakdown
donare (to give) + -tion (act or process of); the suffix -tion converts the verb into a noun denoting the action of giving.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His million-dollar donation to the animal shelter came with one condition: all cats must wear tiny bow ties.”
“The company's donation helped build a new library in the community.”
“She accidentally donated her lucky socks instead of old clothes, and now the charity shop has the most successful raffle item ever.”
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