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donation

Pronunciation: [dəʊˈneɪʃən]

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Learn how to use donation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “charity”

(noun) a donation is when someone gives money, items, or help to a person or organization that needs it. It’s like giving a gift to help others.

Example

She made a generous donation to the animal shelter to help care for the animals.

Example

He didn’t make a donation even though he had the money to help.

Example

Have you ever made a donation to a charity?

Context: “blood donation”

(noun) this meaning refers to giving blood to help save lives. People can donate blood so that it can be used for people who are sick or hurt.

Example

Many people participated in the blood donation drive to help those in need.

Example

She didn’t feel well enough to participate in the blood donation event.

Example

Do you know how often you can make a blood donation?

Context: “organ donation”

(noun) this type of donation happens when a person gives their organs to someone who needs them to live. It’s a very important way to help save other people’s lives.

Example

His decision to be an organ donor has already saved several lives.

Example

Some people are not comfortable with organ donation and choose not to register.

Example

What do you think about organ donation?

How to pronounce donation

Pronunciation: [dəʊˈneɪʃən]

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