do·nate
/ˈdoʊˌneɪt, doʊˈneɪt/ verb do·nates; do·nat·ed; do·nat·ing
1 : to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization [
+ obj]
▪ The computers were donated by local companies. ▪ We donated our old clothes to charity. ▪ people who donate money to political candidates ▪ He donates some of his free time to volunteer work. [
no obj]
▪ Everyone is encouraged to donate.
2 : to give (blood, a body organ, etc.) to a hospital or other medical organization so that it can be given to someone who needs it [
+ obj]
▪ People are encouraged to donate blood. ▪ Please sign this form if you would like to donate your organs when you die. [
no obj]
▪ You can donate at the blood bank every eight weeks. — do·na·tor
/ˈdoʊˌneɪtɚ, doʊˈneɪtɚ/ noun,
plural do·na·tors [
count]
▪ The donators [=(more commonly) donors] of the money did not give their names.