verb
donate
To give money, goods, or something else to help a person or cause.
Neighbors donate warm coats to help families through the winter.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to give as a gift. Donate preserves that voluntary transfer, especially when the gift supports a person, institution, or cause.
More examples
- She donates twenty dollars to the animal shelter each month.
- I donated blood at the hospital yesterday.
- Local lawyers are donating their time to help tenants.
Forms
Similar words
- give
- Broader; does not necessarily involve helping someone or supporting a cause.
- contribute
- Often emphasizes giving a share toward a shared goal.