donation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something, especially money, given to a charity or good cause.

   They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of giving something to help others.

   Blood donation can save lives.

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.

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