The word "gifted" as a verb

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Gifted gives a little more information than gave. If I give you the salt and pepper at dinner, that's not a gift; you shouldn't take it home with you. I don't use it myself, but I see why people would.


Except I never see it used where this information needs clarifying. Even your example is not a context where this information is needed.

I always feel embarrassed for people who use it. It sounds try-hard.


I agree but I only see it on this site. I don't hear it used IRL.
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