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...

    •    ..yes it's correct to use gifted in that context
    • Other words might have been used:Gave,Presented...
    • 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.

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