Synonyms and Antonyms of donative
1
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
bonus, cumshaw, dividend, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip
pension
bestowal, presentation
benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse (also largess), philanthropy
contribution, donation, gift, offering, present
grant, subsidy
boon, manna, windfall
favor, freebie (or freebee), giveaway, premium
award, prize, reward
fringe benefit, icing
2
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
bestowal, comp, donation, fairing [British], freebie (or freebee), gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present, presentation
alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe
box [British], care package, foy [chiefly Scottish]
grant, subsidy
remembrance, tribute, valentine
bonus, boon, windfall
courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice
gratuity, propine [Scottish], tip
award, prize, reward
dowry
bequest, legacy
