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
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Three-quarters of Forbes 400 listees have given less than 5% of their fortunes to charity, though some top givers such as George Soros and Warren Buffett have given away more than 20%. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 This includes handwritten thank-you cards instead of my usual texts of gratitude upon receiving a gift when the giver is not present. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025 Gift-givers can offer tickets to art shows, music festivals, comedy club nights, amusement parks, or other events in college towns. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 Jewish federations aren’t in the habit of donating to Palestinians, especially in wartime, and blowback from some givers and critics was inevitable. Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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