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Oliver

Verb / ˈɑ:lʌvɜ: / / ˈɑ:lɪvɜ: / Another word for oliver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Oliver is a masculine given name of English origin, which means 'olive tree'.

Synonyms & similar words

kingoliver josepholiver oliver Ollie Olly Olivier Olive Olavi Oliviero Olivio Oliverio Olivero Ollivander Ollivierre Olivander Olivet Olivetti Oliverius Olivero Oliveras Oliveres Oliversen Oliversson

Common collocations

  • Oliver Twist
  • Oliver Cromwell
  • Oliver North
  • Oliver Stone
  • Oliver's Army

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Usage note

Oliver is primarily used as a given name, most famously associated with the character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Oliver Twist'.

Example sentences

  1. Oliver is my friend's name.
  2. Oliver is a popular name for boys.
  3. My cousin's name is Oliver.
  4. Oliver Twist is a famous character in literature.
  5. Oliver Queen is the main character in the TV show Arrow.

Quotes

  • 'Please, sir, I want some more.' - Oliver Twist
  • 'The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.' - C.S. Lewis
  • 'I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.' - Edgar Allan Poe

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