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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Rales, himself primarily a giver to Democratic causes, has other de rigueur billionaire interests, too. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025 As these examples illustrate, kindness initiatives can create communities among both givers and recipients, helping to transform what starts as a relatively simple act into a larger cause that others can rally around. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Lewis also is pushing for care givers to be able to qualify for Medicaid. Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025 Often, it’s based on reciprocity, which means there could be a future expectation the giver will one day be the receiver. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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