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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So the gorilla is in the middle, between the budget holder and the care giver: not so much a P2P (person-to-person) payment system as a P2A2P (person-to-animal-to-person) system. David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Even seemingly mundane gifts often reflect kindness, as the giver has thoughtfully considered the couple's needs. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Ward says research shows givers tend to give less practical, more luxurious gifts than recipients want. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 And best of all, anyone can be a giver, because everyone has something to offer the world. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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