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buy it to him vs buy it for him

The correct phrase is "buy it for him." The preposition "for" is used to indicate that the purchase is intended for someone else. "Buy it to him" is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1781 views

buy it to him

This is not a correct construction in English.

The correct phrase is "buy it for him" when you want to indicate that you are purchasing something on behalf of someone else.

Alternatives:

  • purchase it for him
  • get it for him
  • acquire it for him
  • obtain it for him
  • procure it for him

buy it for him

This is the correct phrase to use when indicating that a purchase is intended for someone else.

Use "buy it for him" when you are purchasing something on behalf of someone else.

Alternatives:

  • purchase it for him
  • get it for him
  • acquire it for him
  • obtain it for him
  • procure it for him

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