— donator , n.
/doh"nayt, doh nayt"/ , v. , donated, donating .
v.t.
1. to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause: to donate used clothes to the Salvation Army.
v.i.
2. to make a gift, grant, or contribution of something; give; contribute: They donate to the Red Cross every year.
[ 1775-85, Amer.; prob. back formation from DONATION ]
Syn. 1. contribute, bestow, present, bequeath.