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bring a gift to me vs bring a gift for me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Bring a gift to me' is used when the gift is being delivered to the speaker. 'Bring a gift for me' is used when the gift is intended for the speaker, but is not necessarily being physically delivered to them.

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Last updated: September 12, 2024 • 20043 views

bring a gift to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the gift is being delivered to the speaker.

This phrase is used when the gift is physically brought to the speaker. It indicates the direction of the gift delivery.

Examples:

Could you please bring a gift to me at the party?
He promised to bring a gift to me for my birthday.
Don't forget to bring a gift to me when you come over.
She brought a gift to me when she visited.
I asked him to bring a gift to me from the store.

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My boyfriend never bring a gift to me. Hi my boyfriend and I have been dating for almost 4 months and when we go out he pays but he never buy me a gift.
+ From the region of the rivers of E·thi·oʹpi·a, Those entreating me, the daughter of my scattered ones, will bring a gift to me.+ On that day you will not be put to ...
... to Me in Fair Puzai. NWT, "From the region of the rivers of Ethiopia the ones entreating me, [namely,] the daughter of my scattered ones, will bring a gift to me. " ...
“When you are coming back, bring a gift to me. I would like to see a sannyasin from India.” So before his return home, Alexander remembered his promise to his ...

Alternatives:

Bring me a gift
Deliver a gift to me
Get a gift for me
Bring a present to me
Bring something to me

bring a gift for me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the gift is intended for the speaker but not necessarily being physically delivered to them.

This phrase is used when the gift is intended for the speaker, even if it is not physically brought to them. It indicates the purpose of the gift.

Examples:

Could you please bring a gift for me to the party?
He bought a gift for me for my birthday.
Don't forget to get a gift for me when you go shopping.
She picked out a gift for me at the store.
I asked him to choose a gift for me from the options.

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Nov 28, 2008 ... And when the baby was born, she was the one who had thought to bring a gift for me to the hospital: a statuette of a mother, father and child ...
my husband will bring a gift for me i for him and we are bringing one gift for each of our girls. I am also bringing my baby mickey mouse tree ...
Apr 1, 2015 ... I have explicitly requested anyone coming here today not bring a gift for me. If you want to gift me, give me what I like. If you bring what I don't ...
Jun 2, 2008 ... I like to respond with “interesting ideas and lots of questions”, “a few hours of fun”, “my wonderful self”, “why? did you bring a gift for me too?

Alternatives:

Get me a gift
Select a gift for me
Choose a gift for me
Buy a gift for me
Pick out a gift for me

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