English Explanatory Dictionary

giver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who gives; a donor or contributor.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪvə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-giver.wav /ˈɡɪvɚ/

Word forms

giver givers

Etymology

From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).

Synonyms

accorder assigner bestower bequeather deliverer furnisher giver granter presenter renderer supplier

Antonyms

taker recipient thief

Related words

bestowal give

Derived words

almsgiver caregiver care-giver gift giver giver-upper Indian giver lawgiver life-giver Native American giver nongiver prizegiver ring-giver thanksgiver wife-giver
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