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Happy student Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Does 'for' mean 'instead' in this case?

If I want to say 'During the war he was recruited for me'. Is this clear that I mean 'He went to war instead of me (he went to war, I stayed at home)'. And is there a better way to say that? Thanks in advance!
  

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No, that is not clear at all. Use 'he was drafted in my stead' -- I think that is what you mean.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, that is not clear at all.
  • Use 'he was drafted in my stead' -- I think that is what you mean.
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No, that is not clear at all. Use 'he was drafted in my stead' -- I think that is what you mean.
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What about this sentence 'You don't need to make a decision, she will do it for you'. Does it mean here "instead of you"?
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Yes, there the meaning is made clear.
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Happy studentIf I want to say 'During the war he was recruited for me'.
This is not clear.
Happy student'He went to war instead of me (he went to war, I stayed at home)
These are better suggestions. You could also say: He went to war and I did not.
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