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.

For the movie lover who has exhausted Netflix’s offerings, or for the film buff who would enjoy diving into a collection of the classics, a subscription to The Criterion Channel provides access to some of the most critically acclaimed films of all time. Among the available films are those dating back more than 100 years and others that come from virtually every corner of the globe.

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

We all have that one person in life who stymies all of our gift-giving efforts, either by buying whatever they need or by claiming they don’t want anything. We firmly believe there is a gift for everyone—even those who are hard to please.

The recipient may want to keep one in a reusable shopping bag, as padding for tender produce. Or they may be inspired to tie one up, hobo-style, as a satchel for snacks. The colorful cloths come in sets of three (and don’t be surprised to find your special person investing in a few more down the line).

The beauty of the Baggu Reusable Cloth Set’s organic cotton cloths lies in their chameleon-like versatility. These pretty cloths—which come in pleasing prints and patterns—are perfect for so many things, whether they’re folded crisply as napkins for a dinner party or knotted snugly around gifts. They also make great neckerchiefs and beautiful cones to hold flowers, and they’re even lovelier still tied bandana-style on particularly hot days.

Freshen up your indoor and outdoor space with our huge range of plants. All are available with free nominated-day deliveryShop all plantsShop indoor plants

If you haven’t heard of wearable fans, it’s time to meet the low-key Penkou Portable Neck Fan, which looks like a pair of snazzy headphones but … cooler. With three speed settings and a ring of 72 air slots, the device emits a gentle breeze along your neck and head without blowing directly into your face.

And after a few sips, your gift recipient will surely want to chat about the details behind the booze, such as the company’s entirely female staff, the recycled glass bottles, and the leftover agave given to local farmers to use as cattle feed. Deputy editor Christine Cyr Clisset suggests sipping this tequila neat with a salt rim and a wedge of lemon or mixed into a fancy margarita.

Prepare for warmer weather with summer styles that are as luminous as golden hourSummer by M&SShop dresses

The cashmere edit is filled with luxurious separates to elevate your everyday casual wear. Explore classic crew-neck knits and sumptuously soft accessories in a kaleidoscope of colours and versatile neutral hues.

has meant "to present someone with a gift" for 400 years, the verb has never been so widely used as it is now. It's impossible to say exactly why this is, but we may be able to place a smidgen of the blame on a certain comedian. Maybe you've seen the rerun: in a

make you feel weird? Or perhaps fill you with an unearthly fury? We apologize, but we did it for your own good. You're likely to keep hearing and seeing the verb gift

Looking for gifts for him? We have luxury homeware and fashion accessories. The java nightwear collection has fleece-lined slippers and cotton-rich pyjama sets, as well as funky themed socks. Look out for leather gloves with innovative Thermowarmth™ technology for a cosy feel.

Women's scarvesWomen's glovesWomen's bagsWomen's pyjamas & nightwearWomen's sweatshirts & hoodiesWomen's slippersSee all women's clothing & accessoriesMen's walletsMen's bagsMen's scarvesMen's underwear & socksMen's t-shirts & vestsMen's nightwearSee all men's clothing & accessoriesBath & bodyBeauty hampersHot water bottles & coversMake-up bags & wash bagsMen's wash bagsSee all beauty & wellnessTravel walletsPassport coversLuggage tagsSee all travel accessoriesCreative kitsCrochet kitsMusic accessoriesSee all hobbies & leisureBookmarksDiariesGuestbooksNotebooks & journalsPhoto albumsSee all stationeryKids' booksKids' gift setsKids' backpacksBaby blanketsBaby keepsake boxesSee all kidsExperience gifts for herExperience gifts for himExperience gifts for couplesExperience gifts for friendsSee all gift experiences