donation
Translation
donation, contribution, gift
Examples
He made a donation to the charity.
He made a donation to the charity.
Every donation, big or small, helps.
Every donation, big or small, helps.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) a gift of money or goods to (sb./sth.) They are collecting donations for the victims.
make a donation to give money or goods He made a donation to the charity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contribution, gift, offering
Etymology
From Latin 'donare' (to give), related to 'donum' (gift).
Memory Tips
Think of the action 'to donate'. A donation is the thing that is given.