directed to vs directed for

Both 'directed to' and 'directed for' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Directed to' is used to indicate the target or recipient of something, while 'directed for' is not a standard phrase and is less commonly used.

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directed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the target or recipient of something.

You can use 'directed to' when referring to something that is aimed at or intended for a specific person, group, or place.

Examples:

The letter was directed to the CEO of the company.
The comments were directed to the audience.
The package was directed to the wrong address.

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Applicants shall be directed to the Member State responsible for the processing of the application.
In the event of a knockdown, you'll be directed to a neutral corner.
By what is written here, message was not directed to where their troops lie.
Applicants shall be directed to the Member State responsible for the processing of the visa application.
Calls and texts from Ms Laverty directed to your phone.
We were directed to a siding that's a no-go.
But there was no cry for help directed to London.
I've been directed to terminate this session.
All available resources should be directed to Naval Station Norfolk.
Except that I've been directed to drop the investigation.
All questions for my client can be directed to me.
We have an anonymous tip directed to your unit.
Treatment of overdose should be directed to symptoms.
Export sales are mainly directed to USA, Norway and Switzerland.
Your ship has been directed to fly into the nearest star.
This promotion shall be directed to both the consumer and the European manufacturer.
I was directed to delay that class.
I was directed to delay that class.
I've been directed to ask how you escaped from the Cylons.
We're directed to destroy the Olympic Carrier... and return to Galactica.

Alternatives:

addressed to
aimed at
intended for
targeted at
sent to

directed for

This phrase is not a standard construction in English. It is less commonly used and may not convey the intended meaning.

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