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give my friend this vs give my friend to this

The correct phrase is "give my friend this." The preposition 'to' is not needed in this context. The first phrase is the appropriate way to express the action of giving something to a friend.

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give my friend this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to instruct someone to give a specific item to your friend.

Examples:

  • Could you please give my friend this book?
  • I will give my friend this gift tomorrow.
  • Don't forget to give my friend this message.
  • She asked me to give my friend this letter.
  • I need to give my friend this key.
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  • Feb 12, 2015 ... She was beautiful and I am so grateful, thanking God that I was able to give my friend this opportunity. Diana Harter truly embodied what the ...
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  • Jan 26, 2015 ... I want to give my friend this, he always wanted this and I want to surprise him. Read moreShow less. Reply. ·. View 1 reply. Domenic Scheid.

give my friend to this

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'to' should not be used in this context.


Alternatives:

  • give my friend this

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