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donated

v. · adj.
US //ˈdoʊˌneɪtɪd// UK //dəʊnˈeɪtɪd// do·nat·ed
  1. 1 gave to charity (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    gave money, goods, or time to help a charity or a person in need.

    the past tense of 'donate', indicating the voluntary transfer of assets or services to a charitable entity without expectation of payment.

    Example

    Last year, the local business donated five thousand dollars to the children's hospital.

    Example

    The philanthropist donated a significant portion of his private collection to the national gallery, ensuring the public could access these rare masterpieces.

    Usage

    Often takes the preposition 'to' followed by the recipient.
  2. 2 given for free (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes something that was given for free rather than bought.

    referring to items or funds that have been provided through a donation; typically used as an attributive adjective.

    Example

    The charity shop sells donated clothes to raise money for the homeless.

    Example

    The relief effort relied entirely on donated medical supplies, which were distributed to the clinics most affected by the flood.

    Usage

    Usually appears before the noun it describes.

Last updated June 19, 2026