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contribution vs donation vs endowment
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| contributionnoun/ˌkɑːn.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/ | Meaning something you give or do to help make something successful; also money you give | Goes with make a contribution | Example Thank you for your contribution to the project this year. |
| donationnoun/doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning money or goods given to help a person or organization, especially a charity; also giving blood or an organ | Goes with make a donation | Example Blood donation is quick, safe and can save up to three lives. |
| endowmentnoun/ɪnˈdaʊ.mənt/ | Meaning a large gift of money given to an institution to provide a regular income | Goes with university endowment | Example The university used its endowment to fund scholarships for low-income students. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The hospital received a large from a local businessman.