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ailsagirl

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20. Never heard that one!!

Reply to NoRethugFriends (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 17, 2024, 04:30 PM

Mar 17

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Would you use "gift" as a verb? [View all] CTyankee Mar 17 OP

As in 'gifting' or 'gifted' calguy Mar 17 #1

No. It's really irritating when used that way. Ocelot II Mar 17 #2

Appears to be acceptable grammar Septua Mar 17 #3

Yes, Gift is a Verb cbabe Mar 17 #4

Yes, it is a bit affected. In terms of art donations, I think it elevates the donation a bit and sounds appropriately CTyankee Mar 17 #7

That's what I love about English -- we can use nouns as verbs if we want to. fierywoman Mar 17 #5

Very much dislike. NoRethugFriends Mar 17 #6

what word would you use instead of grow in that context? CTyankee Mar 17 #8

Never heard that one!! ailsagirl Mar 17 #20

very big in the business world, which thankfully I'm retired from. NoRethugFriends Mar 17 #23

Great news!! 👍👍 ailsagirl Apr 15 #44

I don't but others do. I could care less. Wonder Why Mar 17 #9

While we're at it, "could care less" suggests that you do care, Ocelot II Mar 17 #26

You are correct! I couldn't care less. But I cared fore your reminder. Thanks. Wonder Why Mar 18 #39

I have had to get used to a lot of jarring "acceptable changes" to grammar, spelling, pronunciation hlthe2b Mar 17 #10

"Nucular" is older than GWB Gruenemann Apr 15 #55

I am well aware.. But Merriam Webster only bowed to public pressure after GWB* was mocked widely... hlthe2b Apr 15 #57

Baffled what the objection is unblock Mar 17 #11

Not sure about that. Lots of charities use the word "give" and "giving" in their messaging, as in "charitable giving." CTyankee Mar 17 #12

I'm not arguing against using "give". Just saying nothing's wrong with "gift" as a verb. unblock Mar 17 #13

Good distinction. Hold that line. SarahD Mar 17 #19

I'll leave you know. SarahD Mar 17 #14

"He's a gifted person" shouldn't mean that he got new socks for his birthday. LastDemocratInSC Mar 17 #15

The loss of gave and given Easterncedar Mar 17 #16

Can we diaiogue about this? SarahD Mar 17 #18

It's overused, IMO. I want to get away from something being "impactful, " too. What would you suggest? CTyankee Mar 18 #31

They call me Little Miss Pedantic Language Person. SarahD Mar 17 #17

I think saying "she is a gifted artist" is fine. Calling someone "gifted" is a nice compliment, IMO, if sincerely meant CTyankee Mar 17 #21

No, I would not. sinkingfeeling Mar 17 #22

i'm not comfortable using "gift" as a verb soldierant Mar 17 #24

Don't Think I Have ProfessorGAC Mar 17 #25

No but I'm slow, I missed the memo about it being ok to use "invite" as a noun. Croney Mar 17 #27

Why not? Language is used by speakers and writers cachukis Mar 17 #28

If I gift you by saying yes would you understand? randr Mar 17 #29

Non! Mme. Defarge Mar 17 #30

During the Valentine fund raiser on DU... PJMcK Mar 18 #32

Nope. (nt) Paladin Mar 18 #33

No, but it is a legitimate usage. malthaussen Mar 18 #34

Donating art to museums involves lawyers, contracts, stipulations, rights, etc., it's not really freely 'gifted' Donkees Mar 18 #35

Lend is all but extinct as a verb swimboy Mar 18 #36

Never ever gave it as any thoughts till now. Now Emile Mar 18 #37

I'm sorry... CTyankee Mar 18 #38

Absolutely not. Not Heidi Mar 18 #40

No, not "gift" by itself sakabatou Mar 19 #41

It may be correct, but I'm not a fan of it being used that way. LudwigPastorius Mar 19 #42

Oddly, I think "gift" is a noun, but "regift" is a verb. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 19 #43

Gift has a clear meaning than give, IMO. ntp AnnaLee Apr 15 #45

Never. Paladin Apr 15 #46

I would say it depends on the context, to be honest. OldBaldy1701E Apr 15 #47

I've never gotten used to Mr.Bill Apr 15 #48

CTyankee ... Upthevibe Apr 15 #49

If you use it to describe an action, yes. Emile Apr 15 #50

Are you a gifted child? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 15 #51

I would not use "gift" as a verb when speaking to wnylib Apr 15 #52

Would you object to the usage as in: "He was a gifted musician"? CTyankee Apr 15 #56

This door is alarmed Dear_Prudence Apr 15 #58

Or, attach a note to the alarmed door sign requesting wnylib Apr 15 #63

Per my post, it depends on whether I was speaking to wnylib Apr 15 #62

Yikes! Dear_Prudence Apr 15 #64

I would not Jilly_in_VA Apr 15 #53

I wouldn't; I find it jarring. But I also wouldn't use "fellowship" as a verb, rsdsharp Apr 15 #54

To be or not to be... Harker Apr 15 #59

Per Merriam Webster ailsagirl Apr 15 #60

Depends on the context. Dulcinea Apr 15 #61