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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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to sy or for sy

Please tell me what the difference is (if there's any) between:
1. I've sent a letter to her
or
2. I've sent a letter for her.

Thank you
  

Top answer

2 means 'I've sent a letter to somebody else to pass on to her'. Rover

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  • 2 means 'I've sent a letter to somebody else to pass on to her'.
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2 means 'I've sent a letter to somebody else to pass on to her'.

Rover
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Anonymous1. I've sent a letter to her or2. I've sent a letter for her.
There are four place holders in the generalized statement:

A_ sent _B_ to _C_ for _D.

Example: Bill sent a package to John for Larry.

Larry asked Bill to send the package to John. Bill complied and did what Larry asked. John will receive the package.
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