How to use TO somebody or FOR somebody ?
What is the diference between "to you" and "for you" ?
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The simplest way I can put it:
"To you" implies two things: 1. Something that you already have/know.
2. An action towards you.
Example: I gave that apple to you as a gift.
I am running to you.
"For you" means something that is about to be given or something was done.
Example: I left dinner in the refrigerator for you.
I took the laundry out of the dryer for you.
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It's much more likely that I would say "if it is convenient for you". I might be making a specific, concrete suggestion for an appointment, for example:
If it is convenient for you, we could meet tomorrow at 2 p.m.
If I said "convenient to you", I would probably be referring to something more general or more theoretical -- i.e. something less specifically connected directly to 'you'. I might be asking someone whether something seems convenient to them generally speaking.
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