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"read it to me" vs "read it for me"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Read it for me' is used when asking someone to read something on your behalf, while 'Read it to me' is used when asking someone to read something aloud to you.

Last Updated: April 03, 2024

read it to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to read something aloud to you.

This phrase is used when you want someone to read something aloud to you, such as a story or a passage.

Examples:

  • I love it when you read stories to me.
  • Could you read this poem to me?

Alternatives:

  • Can you read this to me?
  • Could you read this passage to me?

read it for me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to read something on your behalf.

This phrase is used when you want someone else to read something for you, such as a document or a passage.

Examples:

  • I'm too tired to read this book. Can you read it for me?
  • I have trouble understanding this letter. Could you read it for me?

Alternatives:

  • Can you read this for me?
  • Could you read this document for me?

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