donation

noun B2

Meaning

A donation is a voluntary gift or contribution of money or goods to a charitable organization or cause.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "donation" with "contribution," as the latter can also refer to non-monetary support.

Example Sentences

How can I make a donation to help the charity ?
The charity received a large donation from a local company .
The company made a generous donation to support local education programs .

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