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Prepositions with nouns

Gift with of and with

Gift commonly appears with of in noun phrases. With is more natural with the adjective gifted or when describing possession.

Quick answer

Should I use of gift or with gift?

Gift of is a common and natural pattern. With gift is uncommon by itself, but with a gift or gifted with are standard expressions.

the gift of music
She arrived with a gift
He is gifted with remarkable memory

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
gift of + ability/item

Naming a talent or offering

Gift of is common for talents, opportunities, and symbolic presents.

the gift of patience
a generous gift of money
2
with a gift

Showing possession or accompaniment

With a gift means carrying or presenting a gift.

She came with a gift for the host
They arrived with gifts for the children
3
gifted with + quality

Describing natural ability

Gifted with is the standard adjective pattern for talents or qualities.

She is gifted with artistic talent
He was gifted with a strong voice

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of gift
the exchange of gift cards
of belongs to another noun phrase; gift of is the usual direct pattern
with gift
She arrived with a gift
correct when with introduces an accompanying object
gift of
the gift of time
standard expression for a talent, benefit, or present
gifted with
He is gifted with creativity
standard adjective pattern

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of gift as a fixed phrase

English normally uses gift of, not of gift.

✕ the of gift expression ✓ the gift of expression

Using with gift without an article

Countable gift usually needs a or another determiner.

✕ She came with gift ✓ She came with a gift

Confusing gift and gifted

Gifted is the adjective used with with.

✕ He is gift with talent ✓ He is gifted with talent

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She arrived ___ a gift for the host.
2. The ___ of music stayed with him all his life.
3. He is gifted ___ remarkable creativity.

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Frequently asked questions

Is of gift correct?

Not usually as a fixed phrase. English normally uses gift of instead.

Can I say with gift?

Yes, but usually with an article or determiner, such as with a gift or with gifts.

What is the difference between gift of and gifted with?

Gift of names the talent or offering itself, while gifted with describes a person who has that ability.

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