Synonyms of donated

donated 1 of 2

adjective

as in given

Related Words

• given
• bestowed
• nominal
• complimentary
• gratis
• gratuitous
• pro bono
• unpaid
• optional
• voluntary
• free
• uncompensated
• costless
• discretionary
• honorary
• freewill

Dissimilar Words

• paid
• expensive
• high
• dear
• costly

donated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of donate

as in volunteered

to make a present of

we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• volunteered
• contributed
• gave
• presented
• provided
• bestowed
• offered
• awarded
• issued
• rendered
• furnished
• gave away
• gave of
• paid
• benefited
• afforded
• assisted
• endowed
• conferred
• kicked in
• threw in
• dispensed
• aided
• pitched in
• sacrificed
• chipped in
• administered
• helped
• lavished
• imparted
• tendered
• handed out
• extended
• doled out
• regaled
• proffered
• comped
• endued
• meted (out)
• dished out
• forked (over, out, or up)
• put up
• pungled (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• retained
• kept
• withheld
• preserved
• saved
• sold
• pocketed
• loaned
• lent
• advanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of donated

Adjective

Better data and more reliable staffing would go a long way in making sure that more donated food gets to those who need it the most. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

In some videos, survivors accused soldiers of looting apartments and confiscating donated supplies—claims that remain difficult to independently verify but have fueled widespread outrage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Once a donated cadaver can no longer be used by UCSD, the remains are cremated and scattered or interred in a manner consistent with state law, the university says. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026

Because the transplant requires Bell to take potent immunosuppressant medication to prevent organ rejection, the couple plans to remove the donated womb following a potential second pregnancy to ensure her long-term health. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026

City of Ocilla officials cut off the water to Irwin County Hospital for unpaid water bills Monday, prompting a callout by the public for donated water, according to residents who spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday and Wednesday. — Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026

The donated plane could take the place of two 35-year-old jets that currently serve as Air Force One. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Verb

Husted has donated remaining Wexner contributions to an anti-human trafficking charity. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Kao and his close associates donated nearly $900,000 to dozens of politicians, allowing Navatek to establish operations in half a dozen states with more than $40 million a year in government funds. — Katie Nixdorf, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2026

The family of prominent railroad and oil tycoon Daniel Murphy donated it after his death and the Church leased it to oil developers beginning in the 1960s. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The project was made possible in large part by businesses and organizations that donated funding, materials, equipment, labor and services. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Separately, the Bezos family donated $100 million in May toward one of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top campaign promises. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

It was officially founded in October 1926 when Hattie High donated her home to the Atlanta Art Association. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In May, Kalshi became a member of the council and donated $2 million to the group. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

All net proceeds were donated to charities that support and advocate for women and girls, and as the evening came to a close, Melinda Gates matched the $10 million already raised and brought the total to $20 million. — Karla Cote, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026