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In reply to the discussion: Would you use "gift" as a verb? [View all]Dulcinea
(7,210 posts)61. Depends on the context.
I'm in a Facebook Buy Nothing group. In that setting, people say "I'm gifting (whatever they're giving away)" or "This object has been gifted." Not other than that for me, though.
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Yes, it is a bit affected. In terms of art donations, I think it elevates the donation a bit and sounds appropriately
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#7
You are correct! I couldn't care less. But I cared fore your reminder. Thanks.
Wonder Why
Mar 2024
#39
I have had to get used to a lot of jarring "acceptable changes" to grammar, spelling, pronunciation
hlthe2b
Mar 2024
#10
I am well aware.. But Merriam Webster only bowed to public pressure after GWB* was mocked widely...
hlthe2b
Apr 2024
#57
Not sure about that. Lots of charities use the word "give" and "giving" in their messaging, as in "charitable giving."
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#12
I'm not arguing against using "give". Just saying nothing's wrong with "gift" as a verb.
unblock
Mar 2024
#13
"He's a gifted person" shouldn't mean that he got new socks for his birthday.
LastDemocratInSC
Mar 2024
#15
It's overused, IMO. I want to get away from something being "impactful, " too. What would you suggest?
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#31
I think saying "she is a gifted artist" is fine. Calling someone "gifted" is a nice compliment, IMO, if sincerely meant
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#21
Donating art to museums involves lawyers, contracts, stipulations, rights, etc., it's not really freely 'gifted'
Donkees
Mar 2024
#35
I wouldn't; I find it jarring. But I also wouldn't use "fellowship" as a verb,
rsdsharp
Apr 2024
#54