Definitions for DONATION
doʊˈneɪ ʃəndo·na·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contribution, donationnoun

   a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

2. contribution, donationnoun

   act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. donationnoun

   A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

2. Etymology: From donation, from dōnātiō (a presenting), from dōnāre (to give), from dōnum (a gift). Used in English since the 15th century.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Donationnoun

   Etymology: donatio, Latin.

   1. The act of giving any thing; the act of bestowing.

   He gave us only over beast, fish, fowl
   Dominion absolute; that right we hold
   By his donation. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xii.

   After donation there is an absolute change and alienation made of the property of the thing given, and that as to the use of it too; which being so alienated, a man has no more to do with it than with a thing bought with another’s money. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. The grant by which any thing is given or conferred.

   Howsoever the letter of that donation may be unregarded by men, yet the sense thereof is so imprinted in their hearts, as if every one laid claim for himself unto that which was conferred upon all. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   The kingdoms of the world to thee were giv’n,
   Permitted rather, and by thee usurp’d,
   Other donation none thou can’st produce. John Milton, Par. Reg.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Donation

   A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including money, alms, services, or goods such as clothing, toys, food, or vehicles. A donation may satisfy medical needs such as blood or organs for transplant. Charitable donations of goods or services are also called gifts in kind.

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1. donation

   A donation is a gift or contribution given voluntarily, usually in the form of money, goods or services, to support a cause or benefit an individual, group, organization, or community. This act of giving is often charitable in nature and aims to aid or improve a certain cause, institution, or situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Donationnoun

   the act of giving or bestowing; a grant

2. Donationnoun

   that which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift

3. Donationnoun

   the act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Donation

   A donation is a gift given by physical or legal persons, typically for charitable purposes and/or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including cash offering, services, new or used goods including clothing, toys, food, and vehicles. It also may consist of emergency, relief or humanitarian aid items, development aid support, and can also relate to medical care needs as i.e. blood or organs for transplant. Charitable gifts of goods or services are also called gifts in kind.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Donation

   do-nā′shun, n. act of giving: that which is given, a gift of money or goods: (law) the act by which a person freely transfers his title to anything to another.—n. Dō′nary, a thing given to a sacred use.—v.t. Donāte′, to present a gift.—n. Don′ative, a gift: a gratuity: a benefice presented by the founder or patron without reference to the bishop.—adj. vested or vesting by donation.—ns. Donā′tor, one who makes a gift, a donor; Don′atory (Scots law), one to whom lands escheated to the crown are made over; Donee′, the person to whom a gift is made; Dō′nor, a giver: a benefactor.—Dona nobis, the last section of the mass, beginning 'Dona nobis pacem.' [Fr.,—L. donāre, -ātum—donum, a gift—dăre, to give.]

Matched Categories

1. • Giving

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'DONATION' in Nouns Frequency: #2491

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce DONATION?

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How to say DONATION in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DONATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DONATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of DONATION in a Sentence

1. Yoshio Mochizuki:

   I received the donation from the company without knowing it was receiving subsidies and I think it was not illegal, i have returned the 1.4 million yen, considering morality.

2. Tanya Hamid:

   It’s so wonderful that Ariana has once again been so thoughtful and made this special donation to our family of hospitals, we know Manchester, and in particular Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, holds a special place in Ariana’s heart.

3. Jeff Prystajko:

   I had a friend who really wished he could donate today and couldn't, on the positive side, pretty much every blood bank and donation point … was at capacity today.

4. Leonard Achan:

   Somebody did receive this hero's heart, officer Mora and his family are huge, huge supporters of organ donation, and this was important to them and they wanted to make sure that he lived on. They wanted to make sure that they knew that he was a hero in life -- and that he'd be one in his unfortunate and tragic death.

5. Rick Lofgren:

   Children frequently are ... disadvantaged in terms of organ donation because there are so many more patients who are adults waiting for transplants.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DONATION
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Donation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=DONATION
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DONATION
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DONATION
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DONATION
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=DONATION