dono

Definitions of dono
  1. noun
    something acquired without compensation
    synonyms: omaggio, presente, regalo
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    sussidio
    money to support a worthy person or cause
    palma, premio
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    apporto, contributo, contribuzione, largizione
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    welfare
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    filantropia
    voluntary promotion of human welfare
    erudizione
    financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
    premio
    any money given as a prize
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    acquisizione
    something acquired
  2. noun
    the act of giving
    synonyms: munificenza
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    devoluzione
    the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
    beneficenza, carità, misericordia
    an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
    accatto, apporto, beneficienza, carità, contributo, contribuzione, donazione, elargizione, elemosina, oblazione, obolo
    act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
    sottoscrizione
    a pledged contribution
    type of:
    accomunamento, condivisione
    a distribution in shares
  3. noun
    natural abilities or qualities
    synonyms: dote, talento
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    genio
    a natural talent
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