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help to him vs help for him

Both "help to him" and "help for him" are not correct. The correct preposition to use after the verb "help" is "help him."

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 7878 views

help to him

This is not a correct construction in English.

The correct form is "help him." The preposition "to" is not used after the verb "help" when referring to the person receiving assistance.
  • Dec 3, 2018 ... Can it be paraphrased as: "it was as though they were not ever any help to him awake" ? What does it mean exactly? sentence-meaning · Share.
  • We live in a very small town with limited mental health services. I'm not sure how to offer help to him. Like; Helpful; Hug.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... hank when doc does not help to him in the other place. r/madnesscombat - the face of a child. Upvote
  • May 14, 2018 ... How to provide help to him writing a school essay without forcing him to do what he doesn't want to? Ask Question. Asked 6 years, 6 months ...
  • Sep 7, 2022 ... ... how great of a warrior, General, leader, etc. he is, so if he needed help to him it means he failed. Upvote 6. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Oct 31, 2020 ... Divorce is about separating your life from his, not continuing to live with him, resent him, and 'be of help to him'. You may be 'a very ...
  • That sounds like a really tough time for your friend. It's so lovely you're concerned for him and just knowing you're there will be a huge help to him. Just be ...
  • He didn't hug me; he didn't say “I love you.” And he as sure as hell would never ask anyone for help. To him, that would be a sign of weakness. He knew that ...
  • Jan 7, 2021 ... ... help to him from heaven; you took him and drew him out of many waters. I'm drowning, Lord; draw me out of this place! This sin is too strong ...
  • Jan 7, 2019 ... But what you did was no help to him. Want him to work out more or focus on school more? Talk with your son and work out an agreement with ...

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  • help him

help for him

This is not a correct construction in English.

The correct form is "help him." The preposition "for" is not used after the verb "help" when referring to the person receiving assistance.
  • Nov 13, 2022 ... ... help for him. The tech is great and will benefit him in the future but it wont teach him skills or help him get to grade level. There was no ...
  • Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. New King James Version Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God ...
  • Apr 27, 2024 ... My Uber driver was taking me to an unknown location yesterday - I had to yell and call for help for him to bring me to my destination. Uber ...
  • Jan 12, 2009 ... Rooster not gaining weight - dont know why and need help for him. Thread starter chickenlady; Start date Jan 12, 2009. •••. More options. Who ...
  • Nov 24, 2022 ... "I searched for help for him but the system failed me. They told me the only way I could keep him in care would be for him to commit a crime ...
  • Jun 6, 2022 ... Images of what could happen to my son if I reached out for help for him ranged from giant orderlies with menacing smiles who would overly ...
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... I'm also upset he didn't seem to get right away that it would be a big help for him to return early. — Feeling Weird. Skip to end of carousel ...
  • We just don't know how or where to get the help for him. He is obsessed with Transformers and knives or swords which is concerning for us. If we push him to ...
  • Dec 11, 2017 ... However, in order to help him get help, you must get help yourself. There is help for him as well. Many men have sought help for their ...
  • Jul 10, 2021 ... I am asking for help for him and his family as it is an extremely painful time for his wife and children especially. Please help him fight ...

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  • help him

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