donate UK /də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/US /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ verb1 •To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.She donates 100 dollars to Red Cross every year.He donated an etching from his own collection to the new art gallery. formsdonated · donating · donates