Preposition: For

' Could you mail this letter for me ' ?

for = help me do the mailing

Hello Alex Mamesah,

I will try to explain this word for you by typing some sentences for a few minutes.

I will be looking for ways to use the word that show it in various situations.

Maybe if I can think clearly, for a change, I will be able to help you with it.

I am sure that there must be some way for me to do this.

Well, I guess that is all I ca

Here is the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition. It's a little long because the usage of 'for' is quite broad.

1 a -- used as a function word to indicate purpose b -- used as a function word to indicate an intended goal c -- used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity
2 a : as being or constituting b -- used as

What I used to do was to note down some sentences I found on textbooks with that preposition. In that way, I would be comfortable with its use sooner or later. I stopped to do so, but sometimes the list is still useful. I add it here in case it is useful for you too. The only thing we have to do is to imitate the examples. Your own examples will be much better but to start....

It's

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0 00Words have many meanings and uses.00 00For to doesn´t exist in English as one is trying to put a preposition in front of a infinitive verb.00This is a very common translation error in Spanish.00For- is used in questions about the 00 00purpose ,destination 00 00beneficiaries 00What is this for?00 00I left for Mexico.00 00Here is a gift f

Can anyone tell to me what "for" means in the following sentence?

He also wants immunityfor the telecommunications companies that provided the government with Americans’ private data without a warrant after Sept. 11.

Thank you.

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[url=]Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action [/url]

... wants immunity to be extended/offered/given to the telecommunications companies ...
CJ

What is 'for' used to define?