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Julie Rhiles Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

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'Vanga’s gift of clairvoyance'
Is it correct to say so? Or is it better to say clairvoyant abilities or powers?
  

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Julie Rhiles Vanga’s gift of clairvoyance That's fine. You don't have to change it. CJ

— CalifJim

  • Julie Rhiles Vanga’s gift of clairvoyance That's fine.
  • You don't have to change it.
  • CJ
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Julie RhilesVanga’s gift of clairvoyance
That's fine. You don't have to change it.

CJ
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CalifJimThat's fine. You don't have to change it.
Thanks. How should I say then if someone has such a gift from birth?
For example, 'he received a gift of clairvoyance with birth' or 'from birth' or 'since birth'? Is the verb 'receive' appropriate here?
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Julie RhilesIs the verb 'receive' appropriate here?
No. There's a more direct way to say it. He was born with the gift of clairvoyance.

CJ
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CalifJimHe was born with the gift of clairvoyance.
What about the case when someone has such a gift as a result of some accident? What verb should I use?
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Julie Rhilesas a result of some accident?
He has had the gift of clairvoyance since he had an accident.

He acquired the gift of clairvoyance as a result of his accident.

CJ
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