donee

noun

do·​nee ˌdō-ˈnē How to pronounce donee (audio)
Synonyms of doneenext
: a recipient of a gift

Examples of donee in a Sentence

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That means if the donee sells the assets, gain and income tax will be triggered. — Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The ring must be returned to the donor, Grandmother, because the donee, her boyfriend, was at fault in terminating the engagement. — Dallas News, 11 Dec. 2022 Other discrepancies appeared in the reports, including one donee receiving a refund of more than what was donated. — Journal Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2023 For gifts over $5,000, a qualified appraisal and acknowledgment by the donee organization are required. — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

donor

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of donee was in 1523

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“Donee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donee. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Medical Definition

donee

noun
do·​nee dō-ˈnē How to pronounce donee (audio)
: a recipient of biological material (as blood or a graft)

Legal Definition

donee

noun
do·​nee ˌdō-ˈnē How to pronounce donee (audio)
: one that receives or is granted something (as a gift or power)

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