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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Which means, a gift of experience could be twice as enjoyable if both the giver and recipient take part. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025 These and other sequences, handled with anthropological curiosity rather than voyeurism, probe the shifting balance of power between giver and taker. Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025 Daedone persuaded the swelling ranks of OM enthusiasts, givers and receivers alike, to join an experiment in communal living, gradually parting them from their wealth and autonomy. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Personalize the front with three uppercase letters, and get ready to become the best gift-giver in your friend group. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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