giver
One who gives; a donor or contributorOne who gives; a donor or contributor.
» Tom is a giver.
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1 sensesOne who gives; a donor or contributor.
Geber, Geberin, Gebender
- someone who devotes themself completely
- person who makes a gift of property
Examples
10 sentencesTom is a giver.
She is a cheerful giver.
Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.
deSchmeichelei verdirbt sowohl den, der sie empfängt, wie den, der sie äußert. — Tamy
Thou seest the giver of fire to mortals.
Are you the giver or the receiver of this rose?
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of MiddleFrom 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”).
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Forms
plural: giversSynonyms
13 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
16 related wordsSee also
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