GIVER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

giver

noun

Definition of giver

as in donor

someone who gives something to another person The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver

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Recent Examples of giver Never renowned as a speech giver, Ford rose to the occasion that day in front of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Anytime a politician is commanding money, regardless of the purpose, there is at least the appearance that the giver — Meta, Google, Blue Shield for example — may expect something in return. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Senior members and party leaders are more likely to be givers than receivers, and members facing pressure from outside spending are more likely to attract support from their party colleagues. — Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for giver

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Noun

On June 26, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) was listed as the in-kind donor of the tickets for a fundraiser for A Bolder Florida, the PAC for Commission Chair Anthony Rodriguez.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Readers of the report may not be carefully attuned to the legal arguments used to justify anti-BDS legislation, but PEN America obviously is and so are the donors who support this work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of donor

Noun

Several leaders of both say the incident shows the need for better regulation of AI, writes Forbes senior contributor Barry Collins.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Papperger argues that the Aschau site will be an important contributor to the national sovereignty and credible defense capabilities of Germany and Europe.

— Elsa Ohlen,Greg Kennedy, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of contributor

Noun

Schrage was a major benefactor to his alma mater, Valparaiso University, which named him to its Hall of Honor in 1985 and gave him an honorary doctorate the following year.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
The park around the corner lists one of its benefactors as Todd Graves, the LSU donor and CEO of the Raising Cane’s chicken fingers empire.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026