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donee

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈdoʊni/

KK: /dɔˈni/

noun
Definition

A person who receives a gift or donation from someone else.


Example

The donee was grateful for the generous donation to the charity.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the charity event this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard they’re looking for a donee to receive the donations.
Sloth A
That's great! I hope they find someone who really needs it.
Sloth B
Me too! It's nice to see the community coming together for a good cause.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recipient
beneficiary
heir
Antonyms
donor
giver
source
Root Explanation

**Donee** → The word 'donee' originates from the Old French 'doner' (meaning to give) and the suffix '-ee' (indicating a person who receives). A donee is a person who receives a gift or donation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'given' something ('doner') — the '-ee' shows that this person is the recipient. This helps you remember that a donee is someone who receives a gift.

Visually Confused Words
donatee
drone
doree
donne
dione
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