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donor

/ˈdəʊnə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who gives or contributes something, especially money, time, or an organ, for the benefit of others.

    - "She is a regular blood donor."
    - "The donor anonymous, fearing reprisals, asked to remain unnamed."
    - "The foundation relies on the generosity of its donors."
  • noun

    A person or organization that provides essential supplies, services, or support.

    - "The government is the donor of last resort in times of crisis."
    - "The NGO serves as a donor to various community projects."
    - "The charity relies on donations from the public to fund its work."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdoʊnɚ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50049081"
Synonyms

donater , donator
Rhymes
Words rhyming with donor
donor , boron , sorrow , moron , gonorrhoea , marrow , marrow , arrow , borrow , tomorrow , sorrow , morrow,row , tow , now , vow
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Donor (en) : Person who gives or contributes

  2. Donor (es) : A large vessel used to transport liquids, especially blood.

  3. Donor (it) : A large vessel used to transport liquids, especially blood.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Donor (en) : Person who gives or contributes

  2. Donor (es) : Giver, provider

  3. Donor (it) : Giver, provider

Variants
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donor , donors , donor card , universal donor , universal donors , sperm donor
Forms
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donors, donated, donating, donatable

Etymology
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From Old French donar, from don, gift (see donation).

Trivia
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  1. The term 'donor' comes from the Latin word 'donare', meaning 'to give'.

  2. The first recorded blood donor was a monk named James Barry in 1628.

  3. The largest single donation in history was made by Bill and Melinda Gates, who have pledged to give away more than $40 billion to charity.

Related Concepts
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  1. Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

  2. Charity: The goodwill shown to others, typically through the giving of money, providing essential services, or other acts of kindness.

Culture
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In various cultures, the act of donating is highly valued and often seen as a moral obligation or an act of charity. Donors are often celebrated and revered for their generosity and selflessness.

How to Memorize "donor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person handing over a check to a charity organization.
    - Visualize a person donating blood at a blood bank.
    - Visualize a person giving a toy to a child in need.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'donor' with the image of a generous person.
    - Associate the word 'donor' with the act of giving.
    - Associate the word 'donor' with the idea of selflessness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'donor' as 'D' for 'Delightful' and 'N' for 'Nice' and 'O' for 'Outstanding' person who 'R'ecognizes the needs of others and 'O'ffers help.
    - Remember the word 'donor' as 'D' for 'Delivering' and 'O' for 'Offering' something valuable to others.

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