Meaning & use

Taker

noun·Everyday

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A person who accepts or agrees to something offered, such as a bet, deal, or challenge.

See it in a sentence

I offered to sell the car for half price, but there were no takers.

He's always a taker in negotiations, rarely willing to compromise.

A note on using this word

"Taker" is often used in the idiom "no takers," meaning nobody accepted an offer.

Words with a similar meaning

acceptorrecipient

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Words with an opposite meaning

giverdonor

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