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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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donate some money to/for the charity
They asked if John would donate some money to/for charity.
Hi,
Do both "to" and "for" fit in the above? IF yes, do they covey a similar idea? Thanks.
Hi,
Do both "to" and "for" fit in the above? IF yes, do they covey a similar idea? Thanks.
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Yes, both OK and essentially synonymous. I suppose that 'to' is more direct to the charitable organization, where 'for' may open the possibility of an intermediary.
- Yes, both OK and essentially synonymous.
- I suppose that 'to' is more direct to the charitable organization, where 'for' may open the possibility of an intermediary.
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Yes, both OK and essentially synonymous. I suppose that 'to' is more direct to the charitable organization, where 'for' may open the possibility of an intermediary.
Yes, both OK and essentially synonymous. I suppose that 'to' is more direct to the charitable organization, where 'for' may open the possibility of an intermediary.
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Hi,
They asked if John would donate some money to/for charity.
Do both "to" and "for" fit in the above? IF yes, do they covey a similar idea?
Very similar, often no real difference.
to - suggests giving directly. I gave money to Tom.
for - may not be direct. I gave money for Tom (to Clive, who then gave it to Tom later).
Clive
They asked if John would donate some money to/for charity.
Do both "to" and "for" fit in the above? IF yes, do they covey a similar idea?
Very similar, often no real difference.
to - suggests giving directly. I gave money to Tom.
for - may not be direct. I gave money for Tom (to Clive, who then gave it to Tom later).
Clive
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CliveI gave money for TomClive, it sounds like I gave money on behalf of Tom. What do you think?
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Hi,
You could interpret it that way. The context would normally make the intended meaning clear.
Often, you'd indicate the reason in the sentence, eg 'I gave money for Tom's retirement gift'.
Clive
You could interpret it that way. The context would normally make the intended meaning clear.
Often, you'd indicate the reason in the sentence, eg 'I gave money for Tom's retirement gift'.
Clive
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