Take the sentence "She gave me the book." Without getting more information, we don't know if the book was a gift or if she simply handed it to the speaker. But in "She gifted me the book" the meaning is instantly clear: the book was a gift.
In our tests, it delivered the freshest and most interesting flower arrangements, and out of all the flower-delivery services we tried, this one gave us the best ordering experience. The company also offers a flower subscription, which delivers fresh bouquets on the regular.
in 1995 was already seeing an increase in use that seems to have begun in earnest around 1960, but that increase became especially dramatic in the second half of the 1990s. We can't say for certain that the verbal use of
Sure, your loved one can type out their grocery list in the Notes app or scrawl their thoughts in a Google doc, but nothing beats the analog pleasure of writing in a notebook. And although this person may already have a utilitarian notebook or pad (perhaps including one of our picks), we’re guessing they don’t have anything as pretty or personal as this handsome, two-tone Papier Notebook.
Silk pillowcases are said to protect hair and skin from the relative ravages of rubbing against rough cotton cases all night. Staff writer Caira Blackwell credits the LilySilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury Pillowcase with exempting her curls and coils from frizz and fuzz. But even if your giftee doesn’t suffer skin and hair damage or dryness, sleeping on silk is a luxurious treat all the same.
Except for the time she gave a boyfriend her mother’s old toaster for Christmas, staff writer Samantha Schoech has a reputation as an excellent gift giver.
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in the coming weeks, and as your dictionary, we feel it is our duty to help make those encounters as pain-free as possible. If you'd like to be better equipped to cope with the onslaught of gift-as-a-verb
The picks are always books released during the month in which they’re included, and to keep your gift recipient intrigued, they span a range of genres. If nothing appeals that month, readers can easily skip the month and retain credit.
Any chef worth their salt keeps a vessel of it near the stove at all times. Emile Henry’s Salt Pig is a favorite for good reason: It has an easy-to-access mouth and an unglazed interior for absorbing salt-ruining moisture. The curve of the snout (do we call it a snout?
A minimalist choice on our list of favorite coasters, the Graf Lantz Bierfilzl Merino Wool Felt Coasters look cozy under wine glasses and coffee mugs, and they appear modern when stacked on a coffee table. The felt pads are absorbent, so they’re perfect for sweaty glasses. They are also especially durable and entirely compostable. Supervising editor Hannah Morrill, who has used her set for six years, says their vibrant tones haven’t faded and that coffee spills and smoothie drips have readily wiped away.
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The resin comb, designed by hairstylist Yves Durif, is intended for detangling wet or dry hair. It’s just the sort of fancy-schmancy object a well-tressed person will love but is unlikely to buy for themself.