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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Which word 'of or for'?

This is the opening event 'for or of' the new restaurant.

This is the opening event 'for or of' The cheesecake factory.
  

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Both are possible and correct, depending on the intended meaning. To me, "of" seems a better stylistic choice for the examples provided.

— Xerxes

  • Both are possible and correct, depending on the intended meaning.
  • To me, "of" seems a better stylistic choice for the examples provided.
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Both are possible and correct, depending on the intended meaning. To me, "of" seems a better stylistic choice for the examples provided.
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XerxesBoth are possible and correct, depending on the intended meaning. To me, "of" seems a better stylistic choice for the examples provided.
Thank you very much. Yes, I also thought that both are possible.

So both are possible here, and I am thinking that the use of 'for' means the event is conducted for the thing; and 'of' means the event belongs t
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AnonymousBut do I have the right idea, you think?
Yes, I'd say you do.
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Xerxes AnonymousBut do I have the right idea, you think?Yes, I'd say you do.
Thanks a lot for your help!!
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