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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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This new deduction will feel familiar and useful to regular givers who write a steady check to their church or a local charity each year. Jennifer Horton, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025 And who better to function as the giver of all sweet treats than Saint Nick himself? Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 The future of business will belong to the givers. Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025 An avid gift giver, Mars prides himself on his ability to scan aisles and jump in half-off piles to find one-of-a-kind items. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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