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...
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.