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i have given her vs i have given to her

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. You use 'I have given her' when the direct object is a person, while you use 'I have given to her' when the direct object is a thing or an action. The choice between the two depends on the nature of the direct object.
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i have given her

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the direct object is a person.

This phrase is used when the direct object is a person. It indicates that you have provided something to a specific female individual.

Examples:

  • I have given her a book.
  • He has given her some flowers.
  • She has given her friend a gift.
  • But I have given her a sedative.
  • I have given her a sleeping draft.
  • I have given her permission to hold the sacred rite of her own religion.
  • I have given her the drugs and she has returned to the city.
  • Though I have given her the stage name of Ima Wiggles.
  • I have given her detailed instructions about how you like things done around here.
  • But she has asked me only the same questions and I have given her only the same answers.
  • I have given her the name Maria.
  • I have given her context.

Alternatives:

  • I have given him
  • I have given them

i have given to her

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the direct object is a thing or an action.

This phrase is used when the direct object is a thing or an action. It indicates that you have provided something to a specific female individual.

Examples:

  • I have given to her a present.
  • He has given to her the keys.
  • She has given to her friend a ride.
  • I have given her permission to hold the sacred rite of her own religion.
  • I knew Vik must have given to her.
  • But personally, I wouldn't have given it to her.
  • Whereas I have never given myself to her entirely?
  • I would have given anything to tell her how much I loved her.
  • This consideration had made me determine to abandon the project and as I had demanded her in marriage and had given her my promise I would have given her to you if it were not for the dislike you have for her.
  • I have given to my brother.
  • I have given some examples, and there are more in Judge Bruguière's report, which has been given to the Members.
  • Now, you got no idea... what I have given to this place.
  • I could show you more than ten interviews I have given to European or Congolese newspapers that express my perfect neutrality.
  • I will detonate the WMDs which I have given to terrorists arr around the grobe.
  • I have given to what you demanded and so am obligated to you no more.
  • All of your game is half as much as I have given to this production.
  • Allow me to impart a little bit of wisdom that I have given to each and every aspiring agent before you, on this, your Probie Eval Day.
  • I have given you the idea.
  • I have given you an erroneous impression.
  • I have given Laeta my word.
  • But now I have given birth to a boy...
  • I have given Ultra no reason to question my loyalty.
  • But I have given my husband sons.

Alternatives:

  • I have given to him
  • I have given to them

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