Many people donate money to charity during the holidays.
Many people donate money to charity during the holidays.
English
donate
ˈdoʊˌneɪt, ˈdoʊ.neɪt, doʊˈneɪt, dəʊˈneɪt, dəˈneɪt
Meaning: to give money or goods to help an organization; to give blood
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | donate |
| 3rd person singular present | donates |
| Present participle | donating |
| Past | donated |
| Will future | will donate |
| Going-to future | going to donate |
| Imperative negative | don't donate / do not donate |
Example sentences
She decided to donate some money to the local charity.
She decided to donate some money to the local charity.
The group members collectively decided to donate their earnings to charity.
The group members collectively decided to donate their earnings to charity.
The young billionaire donated a large portion of his wealth to charity.
The young billionaire donated a large portion of his wealth to charity.
A wealthy benefactor donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
A wealthy benefactor donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for charitable giving, blood donations, or organ donations.
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