Can I say “I was gifted” in the sense of gratitude?
Can I say
In India, I was gifted in so many unexpected ways
in the sense of immense gratitude, like "I received so much", "I got so many gifts and blessings"?
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Can I say
In India, I was gifted in so many unexpected ways
in the sense of immense gratitude, like "I received so much", "I got so many gifts and blessings"?
word-choice
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
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This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago
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Can I say
In India, I was gifted in so many unexpected ways
in the sense of immense gratitude, like "I received so much", "I got so many gifts and blessings"?
word-choice
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
Can I say
In India, I was gifted in so many unexpected ways
in the sense of immense gratitude, like "I received so much", "I got so many gifts and blessings"?
word-choice
word-choice
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
asked 2 days ago
TomasTomas
3162419
3162419
This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago
add a comment |
This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago
This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago
add a comment |
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Although "gifted" has that meaning, In BrE we usually use it to mean possessing innate abilities. The Oxford Dictionary says
Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
If you want to say you were given presents, this way
In India, I was rewarded in so many unexpected ways.
implies a sense of gratitude too. Alternatively
In India, people showed their appreciation in many unexpected ways.
answered 2 days ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
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Although "gifted" has that meaning, In BrE we usually use it to mean possessing innate abilities. The Oxford Dictionary says
Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
If you want to say you were given presents, this way
In India, I was rewarded in so many unexpected ways.
implies a sense of gratitude too. Alternatively
In India, people showed their appreciation in many unexpected ways.
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Although "gifted" has that meaning, In BrE we usually use it to mean possessing innate abilities. The Oxford Dictionary says
Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
If you want to say you were given presents, this way
In India, I was rewarded in so many unexpected ways.
implies a sense of gratitude too. Alternatively
In India, people showed their appreciation in many unexpected ways.
answered 2 days ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
1,897313
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Although "gifted" has that meaning, In BrE we usually use it to mean possessing innate abilities. The Oxford Dictionary says
Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
If you want to say you were given presents, this way
In India, I was rewarded in so many unexpected ways.
implies a sense of gratitude too. Alternatively
In India, people showed their appreciation in many unexpected ways.
answered 2 days ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
1,897313
Although "gifted" has that meaning, In BrE we usually use it to mean possessing innate abilities. The Oxford Dictionary says
Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
If you want to say you were given presents, this way
In India, I was rewarded in so many unexpected ways.
implies a sense of gratitude too. Alternatively
In India, people showed their appreciation in many unexpected ways.
answered 2 days ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
1,897313
answered 2 days ago
Weather VaneWeather Vane
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answered 2 days ago
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answered 2 days ago
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This is a case where avoiding the passive voice would improve your writing.
– Spencer
2 days ago
Just use "I was blessed in so many unexpected ways"
– Jim
2 days ago
I am withdrawing my answer of the transitive use of the verb gifted - by popular (or unpopular in my case - lol) vote.
– lbf
2 days ago