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confused you for him vs confused you with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Confused you for him' is used when someone mistakes you for another person, while 'confused you with' is used when someone mixes you up with something else. They are not interchangeable.

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confused you for him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone mistakes you for another person.

This phrase is used when someone confuses you with another person, thinking you are that person.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry, I confused you for him because you look so similar.
  • She confused you for him because of your similar voices.
  • Nov 26, 2011 ... "For your information, I had a very nice dream about Will and must have confused you for him." I tried to get up but he tightened his body around ...
  • Jan 25, 2012 ... People literally confused you for him? My agency got meetings for me, and when I went into these generals people didn't realize that they were ...
  • Jul 21, 2014 ... EDIT: those were code words above only my actual 2006 freshman roommate would understand. If not...then sorry to have confused you for him ...

Alternatives:

  • mistook you for him
  • thought you were him

confused you with

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone mixes you up with something else.

This phrase is used when someone mixes you up with something else, such as confusing your actions or words with someone else's.

Examples:

  • I think you confused me with someone else because I didn't say that.
  • She confused you with the other person who was at the meeting.
  • Dec 12, 2008 ... I'd be a little hesitant to say I confused you with Charlie, though some people do say it. I confused you for Charlie makes clear that you were ...
  • Mar 14, 2013 ... I confused you with your sister. means I couldn't tell the difference, or thought one was the other. I bewildered you with your sister. means I used ...
  • We have heard that some individuals who came from us have confused you with statements that disturb you. We did not authorize these men [to speak].
  • Jun 19, 2013 ... I must have confused you with my favourite R&B singer.” It is unlikely the chancellor has previously been confused with Jeffrey Osborne, ...

Alternatives:

  • mixed you up with
  • associated you with

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