S sdpegasus Member Joined Jul 26, 2013 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Sep 27, 2013 #1 I was endowed with/ bestowed upon gifts by my school principal. Which phrase is correct in this context?
I was endowed with/ bestowed upon gifts by my school principal. Which phrase is correct in this context?
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Sep 27, 2013 #2 Neither works. Did your principal give you presents?
S sdpegasus Member Thread starter Joined Jul 26, 2013 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Sep 27, 2013 #3 Yes, could you suggest me appropriate words or phrases for the same.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Sep 27, 2013 #4 I was given gifts/presents by my principal. My principal gave me gifts/presents. This does seem to be an unusual situation.
I was given gifts/presents by my principal. My principal gave me gifts/presents. This does seem to be an unusual situation.