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friend for vs friend to

Both "friend for" and "friend to" are not commonly used phrases in English. They are not interchangeable and do not make sense in typical contexts. It's better to use more standard phrases like "friend of mine" or "friend to me" to convey the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 871 views

friend for

This is not a correct or commonly used phrase in English.

This phrase is not typically used in English. It does not convey a clear meaning and may sound awkward.
  • Find yourself a friend for the remainder of the program.
  • Thursday night I went to see a friend for legal advice on the Tiger case.
  • Camille was just a friend for many years, you know.
  • Unfortunately, we were unable to procure a lady friend for Charlie at this time.
  • And my dear friend for 25 years.
  • I hadn't seen my friend for over twenty years.
  • I was no less a friend for missing his funeral.
  • I was ready to be your friend for life.
  • He was my best friend for seven years.
  • You've won yourself a friend for life.
  • I'm meeting a friend for a drink.
  • But know that you have made friend for life.
  • Maybe she got a friend for you...
  • The day she left with her friend for spring break.
  • Somebody else betrays his best friend for a woman.
  • They killed our friend for fun.
  • Gilda, I've been your friend for five years...
  • I have a new friend for you.
  • I won't betray my friend for money.
  • Thank God I have a friend for my chancellor.

Alternatives:

  • friend of mine
  • friend to me

friend to

This is not a correct or commonly used phrase in English.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It does not convey a clear meaning and may sound awkward.
  • I'm not a friend to my friends.
  • And a good friend to all of us.
  • Tell your friend to keep cool.
  • He was a dear friend to this family.
  • Tell your little friend to stop snooping around night school.
  • Tell your friend to ask my daughter a question.
  • I've always been a friend to everyone.
  • Tell your friend to keep up his disappearing act.
  • Aproducer can be a friend to a director.
  • I did not send your friend to Paraguay.
  • I want you to be a friend to emma.
  • He has been a good friend to this continent.
  • The warriors need their friend to end this.
  • I gather at least you're still no friend to Caesar.
  • I can get a friend to watch my kids.
  • Unfortunately, it was a new friend to George Sr.
  • And you'r e a good friend to Isaac.
  • I am a friend to Gandalf the Grey.
  • For being a friend to mean-spirited one like me.
  • A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.

Alternatives:

  • friend of mine
  • friend to me

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