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Harry1999 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Usage of verb "gift

Can the verb "Gift" used in the below sentence be correct?

If I answered your question correctly, what would you gift me?

OR

Should it be replaced with give?

If I answered your question correctly, what would you give me?

Why not gift, because gift is a verb and a noun?

Please explain the difference to me.

Thank you
Harry.
  

Top answer

Hi, I don't see the verb 'gift' used very much at all. I usually see 'give'. 'Gift' as a verb suggests to me some rather elaborate gift that is elaborately given.

— Clive

  • Hi, I don't see the verb 'gift' used very much at all.
  • I usually see 'give'.
  • 'Gift' as a verb suggests to me some rather elaborate gift that is elaborately given.
  • Clive
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Hi,

I don't see the verb 'gift' used very much at all. I usually see 'give'.

'Gift' as a verb suggests to me some rather elaborate gift that is elaborately given.

Clive
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If you have a look at this, can it be used in the same way as it is used in the example given here? OR if we use gift as a verb, should it usually be used with "with"?
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It seems that Harry also posted on another forum at the same time as this forum, and with the question immediately above; and his most recent post there indicates that his 'doubts have been cleared'.
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Hi,

When used as a verb, the word 'gift' is commonly followed by 'with'.

Did you read my last post about how the verb 'gift' is uncommon?
Let me say it another way. I don't think I've ever used the verb 'gift' in my whole life.
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