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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Using clues from the quest giver, players can pinpoint a search location and send a scout to search it. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 Of course, acts of communal kindness don’t just positively impact the givers. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Spoiler alert – the givers do better than the takers. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025 However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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