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Seraphin Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

send it vs. have it sent

I wonder if there are any differences or preference between the two sentences

"I will send the mail tomorrow"

"I will have the mail sent tomorrow"
  

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In your first example the person (I) will send the mail himself. In the second sentence someone else will send the mail on his behalf. CB

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  • In your first example the person (I) will send the mail himself.
  • In the second sentence someone else will send the mail on his behalf.
  • CB
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In your first example the person (I) will send the mail himself. In the second sentence someone else will send the mail on his behalf.

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SeraphinI wonder if there are any differences or preference between the two sentences"I will send the mail tomorrow""I will have the mail sent tomorrow"
One is active and the other passive. Consider how the action is being performed, by you or to you.
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