Donor

Pronunciation: /ˈdoʊnər/

Definitions of donor

noun a person or organization that gives or donates something, typically money or blood

Example Sentences

A1 The blood donor saved a life by donating blood.

A2 The organ donor's generosity helped save multiple lives.

B1 The charity relies on the regular support of donors to continue their work.

B2 The university received a substantial donation from a generous donor.

C1 The philanthropist was known for being a major donor to various causes.

C2 The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to the contributions of a wealthy donor.

Examples of donor in a Sentence

formal The donor generously contributed a large sum of money towards the charity event.

informal The donor really came through with a big donation for the cause.

slang That donor is a real MVP for supporting the community like that.

figurative The donor's kindness was like a ray of sunshine in a dark world.

Grammatical Forms of donor

• past tense: donated
• plural: donors
• comparative: more generous
• superlative: most generous
• present tense: donates
• future tense: will donate
• perfect tense: has donated
• continuous tense: is donating
• singular: donor
• positive degree: generous
• infinitive: to donate
• gerund: donating
• participle: donating

Origin and Evolution of donor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'donor' originated from the Latin word 'donare', which means 'to give'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'donor' has retained its meaning of someone who gives or donates something, but it has also come to be specifically associated with individuals or organizations who give money or resources to a cause or organization.