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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The pup, described as a giver on the hospital's website, loves to gift toys and is known to be always smiling. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025 Research shows that receiving even a small act of kindness has a much greater impact on us than the giver might expect. Katharine Esty, CNBC, 11 June 2025 Additionally, someone who opts in to recurring giving will continue supporting that nonprofit for just over eight years, while a non-recurring giver donates to a nonprofit for a little over a year and a half. Matt Nash, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 And interestingly, the study also shows that offering this kind of support (not just receiving it) enhances the giver’s sense of closeness and well-being, too. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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