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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Many rely on the same small pool of repeat givers, leaving them exposed to donor churn and fundraising droughts. Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Declining a compliment can make the giver feel rejected. Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025 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 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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