donor
Translation
donor, giver, contributor
Examples
He is a regular blood donor.
He is a regular blood donor.
An anonymous donor gave the museum a painting.
An anonymous donor gave the museum a painting.
Grammar Patterns
a ((blood/organ)) donor - a person who gives blood/organs. He is a regular blood donor.
a ((donor)) ((to sth.)) - a person who gives to an institution. She is a major donor to the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contributor, benefactor, giver; Antonyms: recipient, beneficiary
Etymology
From Latin 'donare' meaning 'to give'. The suffix '-or' denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
A 'don-or' is a person who 'don-ates'. The 'or' at the end often signifies a person, like 'actor' or 'creator'.