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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 • 20241 views

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

"bring a gift to me"

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.
  • Everyone knows weddings aren't cheap and it is customary to bring a gift. To me it is like not tipping in a restaurant. It's not required, and particular ...
  • Dec 26, 2022 ... Just as it is my choice to bring a gift to others, it is their choice to bring or not bring a gift to me. Blowing up over something like ...
  • I like to bring a gift, to me it feels a little more personal since I know it's something the couple will use. Sometimes I'm just afraid giving cash will ...
  • Dec 17, 2020 ... My child always said, “Father, please bring a gift to me.” I told him, “Yes, of course I'll bring something for you.” But what can I give ...
  • Nov 1, 2020 ... And I asked them if they could bring a gift to me that someone gave me if I could get it delivered to them and they said, Of course. So ...
  • Apr 15, 2014 ... ... bring a gift". To me, it seems just as gift grabby to invite someone to the reception and not the ceremony as it does to invite someone to ...
  • Mar 6, 2022 ... When he was coming to conquer India, his teacher, the great philosopher Aristotle, had told him, 'When you are coming back, bring a gift to me.
  • Mar 31, 2016 ... ... bring a gift to me. It was really weird.” Conflicting memories. Eva raised her daughter and two sons in Glenville and says she doesn't recall ...
  • May 1, 2021 ... ... bring a gift to me. Make it sanctified to me because I've sanctified you, I've made you a separate people from other peoples of the world ...

Alternatives:

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

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

"bring a gift for me"

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.
  • May 14, 2022 ... ... told everyone gifts were not expected. One brother inlaw did bring a gift for me it was an Uber eats gift card. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jun 6, 2023 ... Well… i guess so but it doesn't really matter if you don't, as a filipino i don't mind if a visitor will bring a gift for me or not.
  • Aug 2, 2022 ... It's difficult to not bring a gift for me. I would comply, but as a grown up accompanying my kids to a party, buying a toy is part - the ...
  • May 9, 2016 ... My other brother actually did bring a gift for me (the new starfox for the WiiU, yay) and it was super awkward being the only gift that was ...
  • They did bring a gift for me. It was very unexpected and a wonderful surprise that I still treasure...10 years later. (They also brought a gift for the ...
  • Aug 2, 2016 ... “Hi Ms Monarch Butterfly are you here for my party?” I meowed happily, “And did you bring a gift for me?” We have some party snacks for ...
  • Feb 11, 2016 ... “Speak to the children of Israel and say to them: Bring a gift for me, from everyone whose heart is so moved…” And then a few verses later ...
  • May 13, 2014 ... ok if u find that place just bring a gift for me ok madam. are you asking for bribe.very bad syed zee you should be sorry.but any way thanks ...
  • Dec 25, 2020 ... ... bring a gift for me. Was surprised , humbled and blessed and didn't expect them to come Over . It wasn't about the gift but the kind gesture ...
  • Jan 5, 2021 ... Though I didn't see her and Uncle Frank a lot when she came for a visit I remember she would usually bring a gift for me. That is very ...

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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