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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One of the stores I like to wander into is Burro; because I’m a gift giver, and it’s a really good store for that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
"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
The giver said she could return it for something else, although two might come in handy.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
