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Windyjolt Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Elect for & Elect to
What is the difference? Could you explain me?
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You are elected to a position or office: "He was elected to the board of trustees". Sometimes you see "for" used in this sense ("He was elected for parliament"), but to me this seems sloppy. You are elected for a time period: "He was elected for five years".
- You are elected to a position or office: "He was elected to the board of trustees".
- Sometimes you see "for" used in this sense ("He was elected for parliament"), but to me this seems sloppy.
- You are elected for a time period: "He was elected for five years".
- "for" can also mean "for the benefit of" or "to serve on behalf of: "Three new MPs were elected for the city", "Three new MPs were elected for Labour".
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You are elected to a position or office: "He was elected to the board of trustees". Sometimes you see "for" used in this sense ("He was elected for parliament"), but to me this seems sloppy.
You are elected for a time period: "He was elected for five years".
"for" can also mean "for the benefit of" or "to serve on behalf of: "Three new MPs were elected for the city
You are elected for a time period: "He was elected for five years".
"for" can also mean "for the benefit of" or "to serve on behalf of: "Three new MPs were elected for the city
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