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gift by someone vs gift from someone

The correct phrase to use here is 'gift from someone'. 'Gift by someone' isn't a common construction in English. When talking about the source of a gift, we use 'from' to indicate the giver.
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'Gift by someone' is not a correct construction in English.

"gift by someone"

Incorrect. Use 'gift from someone' to indicate the giver of the gift.
  • Mar 24, 2021 ... This princess was commissioned as a gift by someone for her bestie! Thank you Tanya Hallford Hendrix and Kathy Smith for including me.
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... Christy Russell (@christysview_). 3 Replies. 1 Like. Inquiring minds want to know - if you been given a gift by someone and you are no ...
  • Jul 12, 2022 ... If the person giving the gift was given a gift by someone else who didn't tell them they received unknowingly a stolen gift from someone ...
  • Jul 8, 2023 ... ik it's a gift by someone who believed in me but woudlnt it be reinvesting in myself. idk i would like to hear the opinions of other ...
  • Oct 18, 2020 ... Mr. Kaplan has provided a good and thorough answer. I will just add that generally, an inter vivos gift (a gift by someone who is living) ...
  • Is the gift 'by' someone or is it 'from' someone? Is this book written 'by' or 'from' someone?
  • Nov 26, 2019 ... Larkin was a man who was given a gift by someone, and then used that gift to claim that the Giver didn't exist. But there's another irony ...
  • Oct 19, 2020 ... The first was the gift by someone dear and near to me of a complete set of Dickens after I was promoted. The second was the receipt of a ...
  • Dec 24, 2017 ... Have you ever been given a gift by someone and declined it? Can you imagine how appalled that person would be if you actually said to them ...

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  • gift from someone

'Gift from someone' is the correct phrase to use when indicating the giver of a gift.

"gift from someone"

Correct. Use 'gift from someone' to specify who gave the gift.
  • Jun 6, 2024 ... Need help for a gift (from someone who hasn't played Bloodborne). Question. Dear Bloodborne Community,. I'm hoping someone can help me with my ...
  • Jun 21, 2017 ... Is it rude not to accept a gift from someone? In most cases yes, but there are exceptions. An engagement ring is the most obvious. I had one ...
  • Oct 25, 2016 ... Etiquette Question: Received a gift from someone I don't know. Hello r/weddingplanning! First let me say thanks for all the past advice! We ...
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... Open in App. Sign In. What is the best way to handle getting a gift from someone and then having them take it back? All related (34).
  • Jul 21, 2010 ... Wedding gift from someone not invited! parker624. 500 Comments. July 2010 in Wedding Etiquette Forum. Hey! We just opened a present ...
  • Jul 29, 2023 ... ... try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. What is the meaning of a gift from someone who is not close to you? All related (31). Recommended.
  • Dec 28, 2021 ... Should I accept a gift from someone I barely know? There is a guy who I played with only one time, he saw I had a steam game whishlisted and ...
  • Oct 28, 2016 ... I always give people gifts. However, I have never received a gift from someone. I'm not sad, I'm not waiting for people to gift me though. I ...
  • How Do I Accept A Gift From Someone Less Fortunate Than Me? Posted on July 22, 2013 by Uncommon Courtesy · 4 · juicyflex Dear Uncommon Courtesy,.
  • Jan 5, 2016 ... Is it okay to refuse a gift from someone you don't know? Of course it is. I don ...

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