What does donation mean?

Definitions for donation
doʊˈneɪ ʃəndo·na·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  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

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Donationnoun

    Etymology: donatio, Latin.

    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.

    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.

Wikipedia

  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.

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  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

Wikidata

  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 Dictionary

  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, -ātumdonum, a gift—dăre, to give.]

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  1. Nouns Frequency

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

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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. Martin Sellner:

    I can only regret whats my fault. I dont see any possibility for me to have spotted anything terrorist in this donation or the emails at the time.

  2. Matt Graves:

    Because we know the pain of losing a child, we wanted to focus on an issue where we believe we can help prevent other parents from knowing our pain. We chose pediatric organ donation because we saw those families struggling with very limited resources to care for their children.

  3. Isabella Appell:

    I think the biggest challenge is just getting the materials, i personally love making these masks. I would do it in my free time. I would do it all the time. But I am short on materials, so I would really appreciate any type of fabric donation or help sewing.

  4. Kristen Tucker:

    Since our launch in March 2022, over 40,000 ounces of breast milk has been donated through our Texas Children’s Hospital site. We are expanding our community donation sites to every campus as a next step. This could happen again, unfortunately. We have to always keep our eyes on protecting our patients and making sure we have the supplies necessary.

  5. Kate McDermott of BeTheMatch:

    In line with our commitment to serve our patients in providing equal outcomes for all, we are trying to remove every barrier to donation.

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