Definition of DONATION

donation

Meanings

Plural: donations

Noun

  • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
  • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
  • A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
  • The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

contribution

Scrabble Score: 9

donation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
donation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
donation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

donation is a valid Words With Friends word