# donate vs dongle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### donate
*verb · IPA /də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/ · frequency rank #6,675*
To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

### dongle
*noun · IPA /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ · frequency rank #45,892*
Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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