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giver

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɡˈɪvə/

US

  • /ˈɡɪvər/

Description

A giver is not just someone who gives a present once. It is someone who usually shares time, help, money, care, or kindness with other people. Think of the neighbor who often brings food to a sick friend or the coworker who is always ready to help. That kind of person is a giver.

The word suggests a habit, not just one action. A giver may not have a lot, but they still share what they can. In many situations, the word has a warm and positive feeling. Still, if someone is always giving and never receiving support, that can become tiring.

Examples

  1. 1

    Generosity

    She's a generous giver who never expects anything back.

  2. 2

    Relationships

    He's always been more of a giver than a receiver in relationships.

    • Pattern

      more of a giver than a receiver

      someone who gives more than they get

  3. 3

    Charity donors

    The charity thanked its biggest givers in a letter at the end of the year.

  4. 4

    Advice

    I'm not much of a giver of advice, but I'm a good listener.

    • Pattern

      giver of + thing

      someone who gives that thing

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • givernoun