giver

UK /ˈɡɪvə/ · US /ˈɡɪvɚ/

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”).

Synonyms

accorder, assigner, bestower, bequeather, deliverer, furnisher, giver, granter, presenter, renderer, supplier

Antonyms

taker, recipient, thief

Derived terms

almsgiver, caregiver, care-giver, gift giver, giver-upper, Indian giver, lawgiver, life-giver, Native American giver, nongiver, prizegiver, ring-giver, thanksgiver, wife-giver

Related terms

bestowal, give

Hypernyms

person

Hyponyms

charitarian, contributor, donator, donor, lender, remitter, seller