gift for you vs gift to you

Both 'gift for you' and 'gift to you' can be correct, but they are used in different ways. 'Gift for you' is used when referring to a present that is intended for someone, while 'gift to you' is used when talking about the act of giving a gift to the person.

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Last updated: August 26, 2024

gift for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a present that is intended for someone.

This phrase is used to indicate that a gift is meant for a specific person. It implies that the gift is intended to be received by the person mentioned.

Examples:

I have a gift for you.
This is a special gift for you.
I bought this gift for you.
Here's a little gift for you.
I hope you like the gift I got for you.

Alternatives:

present for you
surprise for you
token of appreciation for you
offering for you
gesture for you

gift to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the act of giving the gift to the person.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action of giving a gift to someone. It highlights the act of presenting the gift to the person mentioned.

Examples:

I have a gift to you.
This is a special gift to you.
I bought this gift to you.
Here's a little gift to you.
I hope you like the gift I got to you.

Alternatives:

present to you
surprise to you
token of appreciation to you
offering to you
gesture to you

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