The donation
Example: The donation helped the charity.
Definition
"The donation" refers to a gift or contribution of money, goods, or time given voluntarily to support a cause, organization, or individual, often intended to provide aid or assistance without expecting anything in return.
Etymology
The word "donation" comes from the Latin 'donatio,' meaning 'a giving or gift.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'don-' in Latin means 'to give,' which is also the source of words like 'donor' and 'donate.'
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"The donation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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