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bought to me vs bought for me

The correct phrase is "bought for me." It's used to indicate that something was purchased on someone else's behalf. On the other hand, "bought to me" isn't a standard English construction.
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This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used in this context.

"bought to me "

This phrase is not commonly used in English. Instead, 'bought for me' should be used to indicate that something was purchased on behalf of someone.
  • Jun 7, 2024 ... Bought to me by my girlfriend! Bookshelf. Haven't read it in 8 years. I was 16 then so this will be like reading it for the first time!
  • Oct 28, 2019 ... Had this little boy bought to me this morning. I had a feeling one was coming in soon. I have named him Jamie after his rescuer.
  • Oct 15, 2023 ... This isn't the first game he bought to me, some were good, others less but im still grateful to him for enhancing my gaming experiences, but ...
  • Jan 2, 2018 ... New Respect for the Old Adage. Whether this psychoanalysis of shoes is warranted or not, it has bought to me a greater respect for the adage to:.
  • Jul 1, 2011 ... No as I said "new gear" referring to them as used that I recently have bought to me as new.. Thing is, that I bought them from a reseller ...
  • Mar 5, 2024 ... To be honest, this gnocchi did not taste better than store-bought to me. Not to mention, it added about an hour of extra time onto the ...
  • Nov 12, 2009 ... Store bought to me was drier and denser. You really need something to moisten it up but this one I could just eat by itself. Sherri Atlas on ...
  • Nov 6, 2008 ... It fits her shape nicely and sure looks store-bought to me. As we talk I learn she did make it herself, and not only the handsome and well ...
  • ... bought to me was heartache and misery. Also we were supposed to be going on a trip of a lifetime to Africa for 3 weeks at the beginning of July and the ...

Alternatives:

  • bought for me
  • purchased for me
  • got for me
  • acquired for me
  • obtained for me

This phrase is correct in English and is commonly used to indicate that something was purchased on behalf of someone.

"bought for me"

Use 'bought for me' when you want to express that something was purchased on behalf of you or someone else.

Examples:

  • She bought a gift for me.
  • He bought a book for me.
  • They bought flowers for me.
  • My friend bought a ticket for me.
  • The company bought a new laptop for me.
  • Jun 30, 2010 ... Hello everyone, Which is correct? This watch was bought me by my uncle. This watch was bought for me by my uncle. Thanks in advance.
  • 3 days ago ... A weird flag that my parents bought for me. Redesigns. What flag is this? My first guess would be a American-puerto rican flag, but could this ...
  • Jan 22, 2013 ... Can my ex-boyfriend take back material items he bought for me when we were together? I can no longer continue a romantic relationship with my ex ...
  • Jul 7, 2024 ... I am torn about the Macbook my parents bought for me! So yesterday my mom took me to best buy to purchase a macbook for school/college (I am ...
  • Jan 19, 2020 ... When my boyfriend and l argue, he tells me about all the gifts he bought for me and says: “Why do you think I bought it for you?
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... I don't like flowers bought for me. It has always been meaningless and used as a course of manipulation. I know that is just my bad ...
  • I don't like flowers bought for me. It has always been meaningless and used as a course of manipulation. I know that is just my bad experience but just know ...
  • MY DAD BRAGGED ABOUT EXPENSIVE GIFTS HE "BOUGHT FOR ME" WHEN HE DIDN'T EVEN PAY CHILD SUPPORT – HE LEARNT A HARSH LESSON. My dad left when I was five....
  • Apr 11, 2020 ... ... bought for me back. Do I have to give it to him? ·. sure you can,,,after all that just a thing to remind of him. without any hesitations and ...
  • Nov 18, 2021 ... It was actually bought for me by my father as my very first camera when I was eleven years of age. I would say that it is definitely ...

Alternatives:

  • bought for someone
  • purchased for me
  • got for me
  • acquired for me
  • obtained for me

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