donative
1 of 2noun
do·na·tive ˈdō-nə-tiv 
ˈdä-
: a special gift or donation
donative
2 of 2adjective
do·na·tive ˈdō-nə-tiv
ˈdä-,
or
ˈdō-ˌnā- dō-ˈnā-
: of or relating to donation
Synonyms
Noun
- bonus
- cumshaw
- dividend
- extra
- gratuity
- gravy
- gravy train
- lagniappe
- perk
- perquisite
- throw-in
- tip
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Example Sentences
Noun the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
Recent Examples on the Web
Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022
Adjective
In addition, the administration will authorize donative remittances. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022 Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin donativus, from donatus
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1559, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
donative
adjective
do·na·tive ˈdō-nə-tiv
1
: having the character of a donation
a donative transfer
2
: of or relating to donation
donative intent
donative capacity
donatives
noun
1
as in bonuses
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- bonuses
- dividends
- donations
- gifts
- contributions
- perks
- perquisites
- pensions
- tips
- benevolences
- gratuities
- largesses
- generosities
- rewards
- extras
- benefactions
- offerings
- subsidies
- grants
- bounties
- gravy trains
- gravies
- presentations
- premiums
- presents
- bestowals
- prizes
- throw-ins
- charities
- lagniappes
- awards
- beneficences
- cumshaws
- windfalls
- philanthropies
- freebies
- fringe benefits
- boons
- giveaways
- freebees
- mannas
- favors
- icings
2
as in donations
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- donations
- gifts
- presents
- presentations
- largesses
- contributions
- offerings
- bestowals
- benevolences
- freebies
- giveaways
- grants
- benefactions
- bonuses
- generosities
- comps
- freebees
- awards
- prizes
- handsels
- tithes
- alms
- subsidies
- fairings
- doles
- tributes
- charities
- oblations
- sacrifices
- rewards
- beneficences
- lagniappes
- foys
- care packages
- courtesies
- windfalls
- handouts
- philanthropies
- bequests
- legacies
- remembrances
- dowries
- tips
- valentines
- gratuities
- boxes
- propines
- boons
- favors
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loans
- bribes
- advances
- douceurs
- sops
- peace offerings