donation

do-na-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Something given to a charity, cause, or other organization without expecting payment.

  2. 2.

    The act of giving something to a charitable cause.

Forms

plural: donations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make a donation — To give money or goods to charity
  • •
    charitable donation — A gift to a nonprofit organization
  • •
    tax-deductible donation — A gift that can reduce taxable income

Related words

See also: donate, donor, gift
Synonyms: contribution, gift, grant, offering

Etymology

From Latin donatio ("a giving, present"), from donare ("to give as a gift"), from donum ("gift").