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giver

noun

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

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice
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But a curveball sometimes comes in the form of an unexpected gift from an unexpected giver. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 Both generous gift givers bought the perfume online. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025 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 The future of business will belong to the givers. Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 24 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 10 Dec. 2025.

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