to/for readers

TeoSome books are treasures ___ readers.
The answer to the above question is TO.
Is FOR also acceptable?

No.

Why not?

TeoWhy not?

A certain thing is treasure to (not for) you.

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Is FOR also acceptable?

Yes.

I would say that for is acceptable.

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Some books are treasures to readers.
Some books are treasures for readers.

Could someone please tell me whether there is a difference in meaning between the two sentences?

Thank you very much.

Best wishes.

There is no difference.

Yoong LiatSome books are treasures to readers.
Some books are treasures for readers.

Could someone please tell me whether there is a difference in meaning between the two sentences?

Thank you very much.

Best wishes.

Hi YL

There is a subtle difference. This is my take:

Thanks, Amy, for your explanation.

To me, it is important that we know the difference im meaning beween using 'for' and 'to' rather than only knowing that either prepostion is fine.

Best wishes.