What does donation mean?
Definitions for donation
doʊˈneɪ ʃəndo·na·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word donation.
Princeton's WordNet
contribution, donationnoun
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
contribution, donationnoun
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
Wiktionary
donationnoun
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
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
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
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.
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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
Donationnoun
the act of giving or bestowing; a grant
Donationnoun
that which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift
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
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
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, -ātum—donum, a gift—dăre, to give.]
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'donation' in Nouns Frequency: #2491
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of donation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of donation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of donation in a Sentence
Families who know what it is like to care for a child with a devastating disease are the people best placed to decide whether mitochondrial donation is the right option.
We had developed countries that procured these vaccines and hoarded them, at the point they were about to expire, they offered them for donation.
It is unimaginable that organ transplant centers would deny American citizens life-saving medical procedures solely for being unvaccinated against COVID-19, the SAVE Act ensures that no one is denied an organ transplant or donation based on their vaccination status. Getting vaccinated is a personal choice and should not be mandated.
Asking a small favor from you. A donation of any kind would be phenomenal... It means the world to me.
These portals will be similar to Kickstarter -- companies will post videos and information about their offerings, and if you like what you see, you can invest, the difference is that while Kickstarter is strictly rewards based (i.e. your money is essentially a donation in exchange for a reward or a pre-sale version of the product), the companies on these new platforms will be selling equity or debt financing. If these companies are successful, you stand to make money.
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Translations for donation
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- هبة, تبرعArabic
- bağışlamaAzerbaijani
- дарение, подаряване, дарBulgarian
- donatiu, donacióCatalan, Valencian
- darCzech
- cyfraniadWelsh
- donationDanish
- Spende, AbgabeGerman
- συνεισφορά, εισφορά, δωρεάGreek
- donacoEsperanto
- donación, donativoSpanish
- annetamineEstonian
- دهش, داشن, اهداءPersian
- lahja, lahjoitusFinnish
- donation, donFrench
- síntiúsIrish
- tiodhlacScottish Gaelic
- donativo, doazónGalician
- תרומהHebrew
- दानHindi
- adományHungarian
- նվիրատվությունArmenian
- sumbanganIndonesian
- donacoIdo
- donazioneItalian
- תרומהHebrew
- 寄付Japanese
- შენაწირიGeorgian
- 기, 기부금, 寄附金Korean
- donatione, dōnātiōLatin
- dāvanaLatvian
- ദാനം, സംഭാവനMalayalam
- दानMarathi
- donasjonNorwegian
- schenkingDutch
- donasjonNorwegian Nynorsk
- donasjonNorwegian
- darowizna, darPolish
- doaçãoPortuguese
- donare, donație, donațiiRomanian
- пожертвование, по, дарRussian
- दानSanskrit
- pòklon, по̀клон, donácija, донацијаSerbo-Croatian
- darowizna, dateSlovak
- donacijaSlovene
- dhurimAlbanian
- donationSwedish
- mchangoSwahili
- நன்கொடைTamil
- విరాళము, చందాTelugu
- การบริจาคThai
- bağişlama, bağışTurkish
- ianeUyghur, Uighur
- поUkrainian
- عطیہUrdu
- Quyên góp, tặngVietnamese
- בייַשטייַערYiddish
- 捐款Chinese
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