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donors

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdoʊnɝz// UK //dˈəʊnəz// donors

n. people or groups who give something for free to help others. This can be money for a charity or parts of the body, like blood, for medical use.

n. individuals or organisations that provide money, goods, or biological materials for a charitable or medical cause without receiving payment.


SIMPLE

The hospital needs more blood donors.

CONTEXTUAL

Several private donors contributed large sums of money to help the museum finish its new art gallery.

COMPLEX

While the charity relies on small monthly contributions from the public, it also seeks major donors capable of funding long-term infrastructure projects in developing regions.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'to' when specifying the recipient of the gift.

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