donated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/

Definition

Given or granted to an organization, charity, or cause, typically as a gift or contribution.

Examples

• She donated her old clothes to a homeless shelter.

• The museum acquired the painting through a generous donation from a private collector.

• Many people donated blood during the emergency appeal.

How to Use donated

donate to (prepositional phrase)

To give something to a specific person, group, or cause. — "She decided to donate her old books to the local library."

donate blood (collocation)

To give blood for medical transfusion. — "He felt nervous but decided to donate blood for the first time."

donate money (collocation)

To give currency as a gift or contribution. — "The company donated money to several non-profit organizations."

donate time (collocation)

To volunteer one's services without pay. — "Many students donate time to help elderly neighbors."

Synonyms of donated

Words with a similar meaning to donated:

• gave
• contributed
• granted
• bestowed

Antonyms of donated

Words with the opposite meaning to donated:

• kept
• received
• withheld

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