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donor

intermediateB2

/ˈdoʊ.nɚ/ · do-nor

A person who donates something, especially money or goods.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who donates something, especially money or goods.

ایک ایسا شخص جو کچھ عطیہ کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر پیسے یا اشیاء۔

دینے والا

deene wala

Synonyms

benefactorgivercontributorمحسنعطیہ دہندہسخی

Antonyms

takerreceiverconsumerلینے والاپانے والااستعمال کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • blood donor
  • regular donor
  • generous donor

Example Sentences

She is a regular donor to the local charity.

وہ مقامی خیرات کی باقاعدہ دینے والی ہے۔

Woh maqami khairat ki baqaida deene wali hai.

Every donor receives a thank-you letter from the organization.

ہر دینے والے کو تنظیم کی طرف سے ایک شکریہ خط ملتا ہے۔

Har deene wale ko tanzim ki taraf se aik shukriya khat milta hai.

He decided to become a blood donor after learning about the importance of blood donation.

اس نے خون کے عطیہ کی اہمیت جاننے کے بعد خون دینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne khoon ke atiya ki ahmiyat jaanne ke baad khoon dene ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

honor:Donor refers to someone who gives, while honor refers to respect or esteem.
donut:Donor relates to giving, while donut is a type of fried pastry.
diner:Donor is a giver, whereas diner refers to a person eating in a restaurant.

Word Family

donation
nounعطیہ
donate
verbعطیہ کرنا
donative
adjectiveعطیہ دینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a donor gives generously.

Picture a person handing a gift to someone in need.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ پوچھو اس کی خوشبو کے بارے میں، وہ عطیہ نہیں دیتا۔

Na pocho is ki khushbu ke bare mein, woh atiya nahin deta.

Do not ask about its fragrance, for it does not give as a donation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دینا ہی سب سے بڑا ہے۔

Dena hi sab se bara hai.

Giving is the greatest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "donare" — to give

First known use: 17th century

The term 'donor' evolved from the Latin word 'donare', which means 'to give' and dates back to the early 17th century in English usage.