donation
Translation
donation, contribution, gift
Examples
He made a generous donation to the charity.
He made a generous donation to the charity.
The museum is funded by private donations.
The museum is funded by private donations.
Grammar Patterns
a donation ((to sb./sth.)) a gift of money or goods to a person or organization I made a donation to the animal shelter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contribution, gift, offering, grant
Etymology
From Latin 'donare' meaning 'to give'. The root 'don-' means 'give'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'donate' and add the suffix '-ion' which signifies an action or result. It's the act of donating.