donate
/də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: donates · donating
Meaning · English
To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.
Verb
Examples
She donates 100 dollars to Red Cross every year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “donate” mean?
To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.
Is “donate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.