giver

noun

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

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice
Recent Examples on the Web Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School and author of Give and Take, found that givers often reach higher levels of success compared to those who focus solely on self-promotion. William Arruda, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 However, Spoonful of Comfort givers and receivers remember those details. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 In the late 1960’s, social psychologists found that gratitude can be generated by gifts that reflect genuine effort from the giver and/or when gifts are perceived to be valuable and fulfill important needs for the recipient. Ellen Choi, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 For now, have your credit card info ready and prepare to be crowned the best gift giver of all time. Sarah Han, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for giver 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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