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Donation

noun

A donation is something given to help.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Donation mean?

A donation is something given to help.

Dictionary definition

Money or goods given to help a person or cause.

Example sentences

Donation in a sentence

easy

The shelter received a donation of blankets.

medium

A small donation can still help.

hard

The fundraiser collected donations for new library books.

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Practice the meaning of Donation

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does donation mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to donation?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for donation?

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Donation

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Synonyms

Words like Donation

giftSomething given freely.
contributionSomething given to help a cause.
charitable giftA gift given to help others.
Antonyms

Opposite words

takingRemoving instead of giving.
chargeMoney required as payment.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Donation word family

Base word

donation

noun

donation

Base form of donation.

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