The news media reported that "Angelina Jolie had "gifted" Brad Pitt a $30,000 Tiffany watch for father's day".
Do you think it is correct to use gifted in that context?
What other words might have been used?
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Gift and friend are also verb. I've just known about this...
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gift
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/friend
Thank you for your useful discussion, Sir.
Hello...
This is to reconsider my previous answer, and thanks to mister green solide 1 for alerting me to consult the dictionary which I think I failed to do so the first time.
So, yes, “gifted” was used correctly in that context because the word “gift” is not only a noun, it is also a transitive verb.
I apologize.
The writer should have used "had given a gift" or "had sent a gift". The word "gifted" is an adjective (endowed with ability, talent) and not a verb.
This is another distortion/derogation of the English language, and I hope the Purists will stop this before it becomes "generally accepted" (again) by Modern English speakers who commonly say, "Fax this, please."
The writer could also have said "given" or "gave" (dropping the had).
Another poor usage occurs when people say, "Will you 'friend' me?" Common on Facebook.
Thanks for replying bright_light.