Synonyms of givernext
: one that gives : donor

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice
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The distinction may come down less to whether AI was involved and more to whether the giver supplied the personal knowledge and made the final choice. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 It's not taught to us in medical school how to be a good hope-giver. Charles E. Owubah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Her compassionate spirit aligns with Pisces, the sign of the ultimate giver. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The Post found Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million in the first half of 2026 while Democratic-leaning givers donated $290 million. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for giver

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of giver was in the 14th century

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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giver. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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