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giver

/ˈɡɪvɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables
giv-er
IPA
/ˈɡɪvɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who gives; a donor or contributor.

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”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɪvɚ/
  • British English: /ˈɡɪvə/

Inflected Forms

givers (plural)

Derived Forms

almsgiver birthgiver bribegiver caregiver lawgiver nongiver prizegiver thanksgiver workgiver

Phrases

care-giver gift giver giver-upper Indian giver life-giver Native American giver ring-giver wife-giver

Frequently Paired Words

bestowal give

Synonyms

accorder assigner bestower bequeather deliverer furnisher giver granter presenter renderer supplier

Antonyms

taker recipient thief

Rhymes With

river deliver liver shiver sliver quiver upriver downriver mciver mcivor south river north river

Questions

How do you pronounce giver?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvɚ/.
What does giver mean?
One who gives; a donor or contributor.
Where does giver come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce giver

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