For you vs to you

Both 'for you' and 'to you' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'For you' is used when something is done on someone's behalf or for their benefit, while 'to you' is used when something is directed towards someone or given to them.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"For you"

This phrase is used when something is done on someone's behalf or for their benefit. It shows that an action or object is intended to benefit the person it is directed towards.

Examples:

I did this for you.
This gift is for you.
I'll always be there for you.
I'll take care of it for you.
I made this cake for you.

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To feel the love I have For you.
For you running was something real.
For you who have been chosen.
For you there is the absolute prohibition.
For you, is just a mistake.
For you, this is just ideas.
For you there's always room... in my heart.
For you... eternity in a box.
For you, kid, anything.
For you it's Sunday every day.
By supposition that is For you.
For you, the physical stuff is easy.
For you, who I actually like...
For you, of course not.
For you, my little Pinocchio.
For you, your country is more important than a woman.
For you it's going to be a wonderful Christmas.
For you, this is like all Christians.
For you, that might be surprising.
For you, it's your call.

Alternatives:

on your behalf
intended for you
dedicated to you
in your favor
with your interests in mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"to you"

This phrase is used when something is directed towards someone or given to them. It indicates the recipient of an action or object.

Examples:

I'm sending this letter to you.
This message is for you.
I'll give this book to you.
I'm talking to you.
I'll explain it to you.

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Bragging about everybody confessing to you.
Let people be nice to you.
She doesn't matter to you now.
Cara's emotionally connected to you.
He's personally requested we give Julie to you.
Maybe something similar happens to you.
Apparently, it is to you.
That returns disabled person to you.
But as a favour to you...
The people that did this to you...
I did to you last night.
Looking forward to you coming down and visiting.
Congratulations to you and your wife.
Nothing seems right to you, Rockefeller.
Congratulations to you and the missus.
Good talking to you, counselor.
That's why she looks familiar to you.
Suicide note's addressed to you.
The notion of meaningless chaos is abhorrent to you.
Everything's always so simple to you.

Alternatives:

directed at you
aimed at you
intended for you
addressed to you
meant for you

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