giver

noun

giv·​er ˈgi-vər How to pronounce giver (audio)
Synonyms of givernext
: one that gives : donor

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice
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Research shows the powerful effect of kindness on the giver and many others. Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026 Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land. Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 And, this year, the tie meant that one of the Two People Sharing Saliva speech-givers got to shade Timothée Chalamet. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 Two-thirds of givers admit to procrastinating family wealth-transfer conversations, according to a national RBC Wealth Management survey. Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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