donation

Definition

  • noun: something (such as money, food, clothes, etc.) that you give in order to help a person or organization
  • noun: the act or an instance of 'donating'
  • synonyms: present, gift, grant

Examples

  • Would you like to 'make a donation'? [=make a contribution; give money]

  • We are grateful for the 'donation' of whatever you can afford to give.

  • They thanked her for the generous 'donation'. [='gift']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What, did you think that would impress me? You've got me all wrong. I was thinking only of the poor Krakatoan. Like you'd make this donation for bucks... ...and I'd start tearing my clothes off? Those brave Krakatoans... ...east of Java... ...who sacrificed so much, (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2