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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Just 57% of Americans expecting an inheritance or financial gift report having clearly discussed those expectations with the giver, LendingTree found.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
The giver owes taxes only if the amount goes over the threshold.
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
This woman was the giver of American names, a powerful namer, though it was American names; my parents gave the Chinese names.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
