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Definition donate in British English

donate verb

verb
/dəʊˈneɪt/
1

to give something such as money or goods to an organization, especially to a school, hospital, political party, or charity

Example

The centre was bought with money donated by former Beatle, George Harrison.

Example

Many big corporations donate to political parties.

Example

Would you be willing to donate some of your time to local charities?

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2

to allow blood to be taken from your body for use in blood transfusions

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2.1

to allow sperm or eggs to be taken from your body and used in fertility treatments for other people

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2.2

to allow an organ to be taken from your body and used to treat someone else or for medical research

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Definition donate in British English