Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of donation
"The nonprofit organization received thousands of donations after the hurricane struck."
In plain English: Donations are money or things that people give to help others without expecting anything back.
"Many people make donations to help fund the local charity."
Usage: Donations are items or money given freely to support a cause, organization, or charity. Use this word when referring to contributions made by individuals rather than payments made in exchange for goods or services.
Derived from the Latin donationem, this noun stems from donare meaning to give or bestow as a gift. It entered English via Old French, retaining its core sense of voluntary contributions made for charitable purposes.