giv- root words — words with the giv- root

The root giv- comes from Old English giefan, meaning give. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including lawgiver. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the giv- root

Explore words with giv- — words containing the giv- root and sharing its sense of "give". Examples include lawgiver. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does giv- mean?

The giv- root means give, from Old English giefan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.