Donated: meaning, definitions and examples
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donated
[ dəʊˈneɪtɪd ]
charity giving
Donated refers to the act of giving something, typically money or goods, voluntarily without expecting anything in return. This term is often associated with charitable organizations and individuals who contribute to causes they believe in. Donations can be made in various forms such as cash, food, clothing, or time. The act of donating can help support those in need and promote social welfare.
Synonyms
bestowed, contributed, gifted, presented.
Examples of usage
- She donated clothes to the local shelter.
- He donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
- Many people donated their time to help clean up the park.
- They donated toys to the children's hospital.
Translations
Translations of the word "donated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 doado
🇮🇳 दान किया गया
🇩🇪 gespendet
🇮🇩 disumbangkan
🇺🇦 пожертвуваний
🇵🇱 darowany
🇯🇵 寄付された
🇫🇷 donné
🇪🇸 donado
🇹🇷 bağışlanan
🇰🇷 기부된
🇸🇦 تبرع به
🇨🇿 darován
🇸🇰 darovaný
🇨🇳 捐赠的
🇸🇮 doniran
🇮🇸 doneraður
🇰🇿 жарияланған
🇬🇪 მოწვდილი
🇦🇿 bağışlanmış
🇲🇽 donado
Etymology
The word 'donate' comes from the Latin word 'donare', meaning 'to give'. This etymology underlines the core meaning of the term, which emphasizes the act of giving freely and voluntarily. The use of the word in English dates back to the early 17th century when it began to be adopted into philanthropic language as societies started to formalize charitable acts. The increase in charitable organizations and foundations in the 19th and 20th centuries further popularized the term, aligning it with social movements for welfare and support. Today, donating is a common practice worldwide, involving various types of contributions to support numerous causes, from local charities to global humanitarian efforts.