donation
UK: dəʊˈneɪʃən | US: doʊˈneɪʃən
n. the act of giving something, especially money or goods, for a charitable or public purpose
n. something that is donated, such as money or property
donation = don<give> + ation<noun suffix>
- don (from Latin donare, meaning "to give")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "donation" traces back to the Latin donatio, derived from donare ("to give"). The root don- appears in related words like "donor" and "donate," consistently conveying the idea of giving. The suffix -ation transforms the verb into a noun, emphasizing the act or result of giving. This logical progression—from the Latin verb to the modern noun—reflects the word's enduring association with generosity and contribution.
She made a generous donation to the local food bank.
The museum relies on public donations to fund its exhibitions.
Blood donation saves countless lives every year.
The company matched employee donations to the disaster relief fund.
His donation of rare books enriched the university library.