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donor

[ˈdəʊnə]

donor Definition

a person or organization that gives something, especially money, to a charity, fund, or other group.

Using donor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "donor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The anonymous donor gave $1 million to the hospital.

  • Example

    She is a regular blood donor.

  • Example

    The charity relies on donations from its donors.

  • Example

    He was honored as a major donor to the university.

donor Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using donor

  • a kind and generous nature

    Example

    He has a heart of gold and is always willing to help others. He's a real donor.

  • to give generously, even if it causes personal sacrifice or hardship

    Example

    She believes in giving until it hurts and is a regular donor to several charities.

  • to support your words with actions, especially financial support

    Example

    If you really care about the cause, you should put your money where your mouth is and become a donor.

Phrases with donor

  • a person who donates their organs for transplantation after death

    Example

    Registering as an organ donor can save many lives.

  • sperm donor

    a man who donates his sperm to be used in artificial insemination or other fertility treatments

    Example

    The couple decided to use a sperm donor to conceive a child.

  • a person who donates their bone marrow for transplantation to treat certain diseases

    Example

    Finding a bone marrow donor can be difficult for patients with rare genetic disorders.

Origins of donor

from Latin 'donare', meaning 'to give'

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Summary: donor in Brief

The term 'donor' [ˈdəʊnə] refers to a person or organization that gives something, especially money, to a charity, fund, or other group. It includes contexts like blood donation, exemplified by 'She is a regular blood donor,' and organ donation, as in 'Registering as an organ donor can save many lives.' Idioms like 'a heart of gold' describe a kind and generous nature, while 'put your money where your mouth is' urges supporting words with actions, especially financial support.

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