giver

noun

giv·​er ˈgi-vər How to pronounce giver (audio)
Synonyms of givernext
: one that gives : donor

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice
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The Post found Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million in the first half of 2026 while Democratic-leaning givers donated $290 million. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The survey found 51% of gift-givers used group gifting in 2026, a 287% increase from 2024. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The giver Warren Buffett speaks with CNBC during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026 In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups. — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for giver

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of giver was in the 14th century

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