Word
donation
Phoneticsdo·na·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/doʊˈneɪʃən/
UK/dəʊnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a gift to charity
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. money or goods that you give to an organization, like a charity, to help them with their work.
n. a voluntary gift or contribution, typically of money or physical goods, provided to a non-profit or charitable entity.
日本語:寄付※
“The local food bank received a large donation of canned goods from the school.”
“The museum's expansion was made possible by a generous private donation from an anonymous benefactor who wished to support the arts.”
Synonyms
02medical/biological
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine
n. the act of giving blood or a body organ to help someone who is sick.
n. the provision of biological material, such as blood, plasma, or organs, for medical treatment or research.
“The hospital is asking for more blood donations because their supplies are low.”
“Organ donation remains a critical component of modern transplant surgery, requiring clear legal consent from the donor or their next of kin.”
Usage
often used in the compound 'blood donation' or 'organ donation'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “donation” in context.
Verb
01. accept a donation
“The museum will only accept a donation if the items are in good condition.”
verb + noun
02. make a donation
“We encourage all visitors to make a small donation to help maintain the park.”
verb + noun
03. solicit donations
“The charity is soliciting donations to provide clean water to the affected region.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. anonymous donation
“The hospital received an anonymous donation of one million dollars this morning.”
adj + noun
05. generous donation
“Thanks to a generous donation from a local business, the library bought new computers.”
adj + noun
06. voluntary donation
“Entry to the gallery is free, but we suggest a voluntary donation of five pounds.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. blood donation
“The local community center is hosting a blood donation drive next Tuesday.”
noun + noun
08. organ donation
“She decided to sign up for organ donation to help others after her death.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“The small donations they sometimes receive at these events can help support the group and their activities.” “Meanwhile, Roland showed Al Jazeera donation pages online for the settlers that he says carried out the attacks.” Etymology
From Middle English donacion, donation, from Middle French donation, from Latin dōnātiō (“a present”), from dōnō (“to give”), from dōnum (“a gift”). Recorded in English since the 15th century. Equivalent to donate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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