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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Trump himself has been courting major givers, hosting events that are drawing $1 million a plate. Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 Belinda is a giver at heart and always puts everyone’s needs ahead of hers. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Large donations of $100 or more are hard to find in recent weeks despite previous givers who helped contribute $228,000 towards its goal of $500,000. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 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 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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