don

Definitions of don
  1. noun
    a contribution of money or assistance
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    contribution
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
  2. noun
    a gift that is bestowed or conferred
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    cadeau, dispositions, génie, talent
    something acquired without compensation
  3. noun
    inherent ability
    synonyms: aptitude, disposition, disposition naturelle, talent
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    inaptitude, incapacité
    a lack of aptitude
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    capacité, potentialité
    an aptitude that may be developed
    disposition naturelle
    ability that is inherited
    compréhension
    the limit of capability
    dispositions, génie, talent
    natural abilities or qualities
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    capacité, habileté
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
  4. noun
    a special way of doing something
    synonyms: chic, talent
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    dispositions, génie, talent
    natural abilities or qualities
  5. noun
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    synonyms: contribution
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    offrande
    money contributed to a religious organization
    offrande
    the offerings of the congregation at a religious service
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    cadeau, dispositions, génie, talent
    something acquired without compensation
  6. noun
    the act of giving
    synonyms: cadeau, talent
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    collation
    the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
    disposition naturelle, talent
    the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
    amour du prochain, philanthropie
    an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
    apport, contribution, cotisation
    act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
    aumône
    making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
    contribution, cotisation
    a pledged contribution
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    partage
    a distribution in shares
  7. noun
    the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
    synonyms: disposition naturelle, talent
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    cadeau, talent
    the act of giving
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