outgiving

[ out-giv-ing ]

adjective

1. friendly or responsive; outgoing.

noun

1. Archaic. something given out, as a statement or proclamation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgiving¹

First recorded in 1655–1665; out- + give + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

But Howard Schultz, the chief executive of Starbucks, whose wealth Forbes estimates at $2.9 billion, also appears to be significantly outgiving Mr. Trump when it comes to veterans.

From New York Times

Republican presidential candidates have gained a near monopoly on donors of $1 million or more, a New York Times analysis of financial records shows: 56 donors gave at least that much to committees supporting Republicans like Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida and former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, for a total of $124.2 million — outgiving Democrats’ biggest donors by about 12 to 1.

From New York Times

The national groups also cropped up on the lists of the biggest donors in most states, outgiving homegrown political players in a sign that all politics may now be national.

From Time

Next month, at an annual conference called OutGiving, which draws hundreds of the country’s leading gay donors, Mr. Gill will call on other donors to join the effort.

From New York Times

He seems boundlessly friendly and outgiving, but White House insiders have long since grown used to having him pass in the halls without a nod or a word.

From Time Magazine Archive

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