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Giver vs Recipient - What's the difference?

giver | recipient |

As nouns the difference between giver and recipient

is that giver is one who gives; a donor or contributor while recipient is container, vessel, recipient.

giver

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who gives; a donor or contributor.

    • Synonyms

    * donor * contributor

    Antonyms

    * taker

    Derived terms

    * Indian giver

    recipient

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who receives, such as one who receives money or goods.
  • (medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.
  • (chemistry) The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.

    • Usage notes

    "Recipient" is often reserved for the act of receiving such things as awards or medals. "receiver" is used for insignificant items.

    See also

    * (Still) ----