Donation
What it means
Money, goods, time, tissue, or another resource freely given to help a recipient or cause.
Reach for it when naming a voluntary gift and the act of providing it
One anonymous donation paid for every child's museum ticket.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
handout
Fits when aid is given directly and the blunt tone is intentional
Careful Handout can demean the recipient and should not replace respectful donation.
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warm
Fits when generosity and the recipient's experience are central
Careful A gift may celebrate a private occasion rather than serve a cause.
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professional
Fits when one share joins a larger effort
Careful Contributions may be compulsory, intellectual, or noncharitable.
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professional
Fits when an institution awards funds for a stated purpose
Careful A grant normally follows conditions and selection, unlike many donations.
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formal
bequest
Fits when property is left through a will
Careful A bequest takes effect after death and cannot describe a current gift.
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formal
Fits when religious or ceremonial giving is meant
Careful Offering carries ritual associations that may not fit secular support.
Opposites 3
- withdrawal
- charge
- seizure
Common phrases 3
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generous donation
A generous donation equipped the workshop with accessible tools.
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make a donation
Visitors can make a donation without sharing personal details.
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blood donation
Each blood donation can support more than one patient's treatment.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: PyroGamer, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated