giver

CEFRB1

/ˈɡɪvə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who gives something to someone else.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    One who gives; a donor or contributor.

Examples

  • Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.

  • In our country we seldom open gifts in the presence of the giver.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • She is a cheerful giver.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).