ˈdōˌnāt also dōˈn-; usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from donation
transitive verb
1.
a. : to make a free gift or a grant of : contribute especially to a charitable cause or toward a public-service institution
a retired manufacturer donated a site for a park
city physicians donate part-time services
magazines donated space
b. : supply , loan
donated property for the theatrical performance
2. : emit , transfer
donate electrons
intransitive verb
: to donate something