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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With about 10,000 Boomers reaching 70.5 daily, nonprofits that promote QCDs can turn loyal donors into major givers. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The government isn't the giver of the right to transact. Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 To see the full list of top givers, which includes women like Mackenzie Scott, Marilyn Simons and Lynn & Stacy Schusterman, click through here! Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Gift givers tend to want to surprise gift recipients and come up with their own ideas for gifts, but Steffel says that is not the best way to go. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 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 6 Apr. 2025.

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