donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).
donate a piano to the orphanage
bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.
bestow unwanted advice
confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).
confer an honorary degree
afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.
the trees afford shade
a development that affords us some hope
Example Sentences
The computers were donated by local companies. We donated our old clothes to charity. people who donate money to political candidates He donates some of his free time to volunteer work. Everyone is encouraged to donate. People are encouraged to donate blood. Please sign this form if you would like to donate your organs when you die. You can donate at the blood bank every eight weeks. See More
Recent Examples on the WebCommunity members should call the church office to make an appointment to donate blood. Becca Martin-brown, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 To bid on the painting, purchase a print or donate to the park fund, visit www.oconparksandtrails.org/. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook took an opportunity Wednesday for a friendly gesture toward China, posting on his local social-media account that Apple would donate to help earthquake victims in Sichuan province. Newley Purnell, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Using its Optimus technology, WFP can optimize interventions across various situations by aggregating data to determine what to donate, how to get it, and how to distribute it in a timely and cost-effective way. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 But thousands of others, many anonymous, continued to donate toward her goal.Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 The city of Chicago has set up a website for members of the public who want to volunteer to help the migrants or donate items like clothing, books, diapers and more.CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 The city of Chicago set up a website for members of the public who want to volunteer to help the migrants or donate to the cause.Chron, 5 Sep. 2022 While the festival wasn't initially profitable, Arreola said Palomino Fest eventually grew and became highly lucrative, and the band decided to collaborate with Uvalde's Southwest Texas Junior College to donate the funds for local scholarships. Stephanie Mendez, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 See More