I want to give you a gift vs I want to send you a gift

Both sentences are grammatically correct and express a desire to present a gift to someone. The choice between 'give' and 'send' depends on the context and the method of delivering the gift.

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I want to give you a gift

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the desire to present a gift to someone.

This phrase is used when the speaker intends to physically hand over a gift to the recipient. It implies a direct transfer of the gift from the giver to the receiver.

Examples:

I want to give you a gift for your birthday.
She wants to give him a gift to show her appreciation.
They want to give us a gift as a token of their gratitude.

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Last updated: November 03, 2024

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"I want to give you a gift" in French (Je veux t'offrir un cadeau). We have audio examples from both a male and female professional voice actor.

Alternatives:

I would like to give you a gift.
I intend to give you a gift.
I plan to give you a gift.
I am going to give you a gift.
I hope to give you a gift.

I want to send you a gift

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the desire to deliver a gift to someone, especially when the giver is not physically present with the recipient.

This phrase is used when the speaker intends to have the gift delivered to the recipient, often through a third party or a delivery service. It implies a remote transfer of the gift from the giver to the receiver.