Word
giver
Phoneticsgiv·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɪvɝ/
UK/ɡˈɪvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who provides something to others, such as a gift, money, or help. It is often used to describe someone who is naturally generous.
n. a person who bestows or provides something, such as a gift, donation, or service. Often used in sociological or psychological contexts to describe a personality type focused on altruism.
Examples
“She is a natural giver who always helps her neighbors.”
“The charity relies on the kindness of every anonymous giver to fund its local food programs.”
“In any healthy relationship, there must be a balance between the giver and the receiver to ensure that neither party feels emotionally exhausted.”
Examples
simple
“She is a natural giver who always helps her neighbors.”
contextual
“The charity relies on the kindness of every anonymous giver to fund its local food programs.”
complex
“In any healthy relationship, there must be a balance between the giver and the receiver to ensure that neither party feels emotionally exhausted.”
Usage
Often paired with 'of' to specify what is being provided, such as 'a giver of advice' or 'a giver of gifts'.
Etymology
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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