donations

NOUN

gift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid allowance appropriation assistance bequest charity contribution endowment grant handout help relief subscription subsidy

STRONG

alms benefaction beneficence boon dole gratuity lump offering philanthropy pittance present presentation ration subvention write-off

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blockage hindrance hurt injury loss obstruction stop

Example Sentences

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donations

The technology industry led, with nearly $50 million in donations, almost matching the entirety of funds raised by President Barack Obama in 2009.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Carhart-Harris is supported by the Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professorship and philanthropic donations to the Psychedelics Division, Neuroscape, UCSF, plus philanthropic donations to the Carhart-Harris Lab.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Mark Hutton, who helps run the Millbrook Hub community larder, said he had seen first-hand the drop in donations.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The center is accepting donations for the eagle’s care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Despite Mrs. Palmer’s blinding social glare, Hayden continued to decline donations.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson