From the iTunes Music Store:
I suppose that this verbal use of “gift” isn’t technically incorrect — that’s what the internet tells me, anyway. But it still seems really, really ugly to me. I’ve given up on the rest of the American-speaking world, but I expect more from my turtleneck-wearing yuppie compatriots in Cupertino. They really ought to task some more people with editing. So to speak.
Other things! The Wii: pretty great, although potentially bad for my joints. Emily: currently stuck in Philadelphia. Myself: off to make half-hearted efforts at physical fitness. More on all of these later.
what’s wrong with gift? maybe you’re just bitter that no one gifted you what you wanted for the holidays
what’s wrong with gift?
What’s wrong with “give”? I don’t understand why we need a replacement that has the same root and length.