give
verb (used with object)
to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow.
giver
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a word derived from
give.
Example Sentences
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With all due respect to the Knot, which provides lots of helpful information for couples getting married, knowing the general recommended timing for a thank-you card does not really help you, the gift giver.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
These gifts don’t count toward the overall $15 million maximum that can be given during life or at death, and neither the gift giver nor receiver is taxed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
In his homily, the pope praised “the fire of charity” that sustains both giver and receiver.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025
"The Sun is our nearest star, giver of life and potential disruptor of modern space and ground power systems, so it is imperative that we understand how it works and learn to predict its behaviour".
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
I catch it, give it a delicate sniff, and blow a kiss back in the general direction of the giver.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
