B2verbsocietymoney
US/ˈdoʊ.neɪt/
UK/dəʊˈneɪt/
to give money, goods, blood or time to help a person or organization, without getting paid
In context
Thousands of people donated money to help flood victims in central Vietnam.
My brother donates blood at the hospital every three months.
We donated our old books and clothes to a school in the mountains.
Words that go with donate
verb + noun
- donate moneyThe company donated money to build a new bridge.
- donate bloodStudents lined up to donate blood at the university.
- donate organsHe decided to donate his organs after his death.
verb + preposition
- donate toYou can donate to the charity online.
verb + adverb
- donate generouslyLocal businesses donated generously to the appeal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She donated the hospital some money.Correct: She donated some money to the hospital.