DONATIVE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

donative

noun

ˈdō-nə-tiv

Definition of donative

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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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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Noun

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— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Later that same day, August 4, Zuckerberg proposed a dividend of 20 shares of Class C stock for each share of Class A and B shares, paid to all shareholders.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividend

Noun

Combined with its co-founders' pledge to donate 80% of their equity and an employee donation matching program, roughly 20% of Anthropic's shares will be dedicated to public purposes, excluding any additional shares added later.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
If a governor does not opt in, that state's taxpayers can still make donations to SGOs and receive the tax credit, but families in that state won't qualify for scholarships or vouchers to pay for educational expenses.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of donation

Noun

The 2026 midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, driven by enthusiasm for Democratic candidates and massive contributions by Republican megadonors, especially Elon Musk.

— Stephen Fowler, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
In contrast, the value of Musk's contribution will depend on SpaceX's often volatile share performance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

From the starting point of children abandoned in a train station, the story – inspired by true events – turns on the past and present of a family.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
That’s the dark story Brooke is ready to tell the world in a manuscript she’s brought from Sag Harbor—the world’s least welcome Christmas present.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

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