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| do·nate [ dṓ nàyt, dō náyt ] (past and past participle do·nat·ed, present participle do·nat·ing, 3rd person present singular do·nates) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb give or present something: to a contribution to a charitable organization or other good cause
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2. transitive verb give body part: to give your own blood, tissue, organs, or reproductive material to be used in the treatment of another person, either while you are alive or after your death
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3. transitive verb chemistry transfer electrons: to transfer electrons to another atom or molecule in a chemical reaction
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| [Late 18th century. Back-formation <donation] |
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