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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The interaction between giver and receiver becomes just as meaningful as the object itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
My question is short and sweet: Can these be written off on our tax return, or does the deduction go to the gift giver?
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
"You need to ensure that the original giver and the new recipient aren't likely to cross paths."
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
The giver operates under uncertainty, time pressure and limited data, with incentives only imperfectly aligned with the recipient’s utility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
“Our Zeus, the giver of every good gift, the common father and saviour and guardian of mankind.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
