Definitions and Examples of recipient, taker
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person or organization that receives or is awarded something.
Example
The recipient of the scholarship was overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity.
A person who takes or receives something without giving anything in return.
Example
He was known as a taker because he always took credit for other people's work.
Key Differences: recipient vs taker
- 1Recipient is a person or organization that receives something willingly, while taker is someone who takes or receives something without giving anything in return.
- 2Recipient implies a positive connotation, while taker has a negative connotation.
- 3Recipient is a complementary antonym, while taker is a relational antonym.
Effective Usage of recipient, taker
- 1Charity: Use donor and recipient in the context of charity and philanthropy.
- 2Business: Use donor and recipient in the context of business transactions and contracts.
- 3Negotiations: Use taker to describe someone who takes more than they give in negotiations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of donor are recipient and taker. Recipient refers to the person who receives something willingly, while taker refers to someone who takes or receives something without giving anything in return. Use these words in the context of charity, business, and negotiations to convey different meanings and nuances.