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Synonyms & Similar Words
donor
contributor
benefactor
philanthropist
altruist
helper
aid
assistant
supporter
patron
sponsor
financier
backer
investor
provider
supplier
bestower
grantor
presenter
giver
conferrer
endower
founder
establisher
institutor
bequeather
testator
legator
Meaning of Giver
A person who gives something, especially money or a gift.
Definitions
- A person who gives something, especially money or a gift, to someone or something.
- * A person who donates or transfers something, especially property or a right.
Etymology of Giver
The word "giver" has its roots in Old English "giefan," which means "to give," and the suffix "-er," which forms an agent noun, indicating a person who performs the action of the verb.
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass various contexts, including charity, donation, and transfer of ownership.
Example Uses
- The philanthropist was a generous giver to several charitable organizations.
- * She was a giver of gifts, always looking for ways to surprise her friends and family.