B2nounmoneyhealth
US/doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/dəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
money or goods given to help a person or organization, especially a charity; also giving blood or an organ
In context
The hospital received a large donation from a local businessman.
We are collecting donations of clothes and rice for flood victims.
Blood donation is quick, safe and can save up to three lives.
Words that go with donation
verb + noun
- make a donationWould you like to make a donation to the school library?
adjective + noun
- generous donationThanks to a generous donation, the shelter can stay open.
- charitable donationThe company makes charitable donations to children's hospitals.
noun + preposition
- donation toAll donations to the fund will go to local families.
noun + noun
- blood donationThe university holds a blood donation day every term.
- organ donationOrgan donation saves thousands of lives every year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I donated the charity 50 dollars.Correct: I donated 50 dollars to the charity.