donative

noun

ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
Definition of donativenext
1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals

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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donative
  1. bonus
  2. gift
  3. dividend
  4. donation
  5. contribution
  6. present
  7. presentation
Noun
  • First, start by applying the BetMGM bonus code NEWSWEEK1500 during the registration process to lock in the offer.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.
    — Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • But those hugs can be an invaluable gift that helps kids feel more secure.
    — Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well. Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The 2024 season yielded more than 3,000 pounds of fruit for donations alone.
    — Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of donation
Noun
  • Before that conversation, prepare a list of recent contributions to the team.
    — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Green acknowledged Bella's contributions to women's wrestling, admitting her return was a positive for the division.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Their mighty rotation is under some duress at present, as top starter George Kirby is questionable for the start of the season with shoulder inflammation.
    — Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is unavailable.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of present
Noun
  • Telemundo for years has held an event for advertisers on the first night of Upfront Week, a five-day whirlwind of presentations by U.S. TV companies to Madison Avenue.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • This was the basis for a presentation at the Keyfactor Tech Days conference in Miami, where research first published in 2019 was used to demonstrate just how serious these factorization flaws remain.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of presentation
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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