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i sent him vs i sent to him

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I sent him' is used when the object is a person, while 'I sent to him' is used when the object is a location or destination. Therefore, the choice between the two phrases depends on if the object is a person or a place.
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i sent him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to sending something to a person.

This phrase is used when the object of the action is a person. It indicates that the person was the recipient of the action of sending.

Examples:

  • I sent him a letter.
  • She sent him a gift.
  • They sent him a message.
  • Oct 12, 2019 ... My dad printed out the meme I sent him. r/wholesomememes - My dad printed out the meme I sent him.
  • Feb 14, 2023 ... Which is correct, “I sent him” or “I sent to him”? Why? Both are correct. In the first, “him” is the direct object of the verb “sent.
  • Apr 13, 2024 ... My friend cant redeem the gift i sent him on xbox. I have sent my friend this code today, and when he tries to claim it on the xbox store, it ...
  • 2 days ago ... ... r/Technoblade - My friend and I were fighting over something and I sent him. Upvote 617. Downvote 5 Go to comments
  • Jun 11, 2022 ... I sent him to a boarding school and revoked his bed privileges. My family calls me insane. Am I a bad parent? All related (100+). Recommended.
  • Jan 7, 2016 ... For Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Dogmeat is completely gone, I sent him to Red Rocket but..".
  • Dec 14, 2022 ... Why can't my friend redeem the gift I sent him? I gifted one of my friends a silver bundle for Destiny 2. He received the message from Xbox ...
  • Dec 24, 2020 ... 99 likes, 66 comments - jikanmohammed on December 24, 2020‎: ""I sent him a م but he left me on س and now I'm ص" raise up your hands if you ...
  • Dec 4, 2007 ... Please tell me if there is a difference between "send" and "send off". Also, would it be wrong to say "I sent him to school" instead of "I ...
  • Seller Here - Buyer says I sent him wrong item ... Were it me, I'd ask the buyer to open a Return request and I'd approve it. I find that if an item sells once, ...

Alternatives:

  • I sent it to him.
  • I sent the package to him.
  • I sent the email to him.
  • I sent the document to him.
  • I sent the money to him.

i sent to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to sending something to a location or destination.

This phrase is used when the object of the action is a location or destination. It indicates that the action of sending was directed towards a specific place.

Examples:

  • I sent the package to him.
  • She sent the email to him.
  • They sent the letter to him.
  • Feb 14, 2023 ... Which is correct, “I sent him” or “I sent to him”? Why? Both are correct. In the first, “him” is the direct object of the verb “sent.
  • 23 hours ago ... Eloise Coleen (@loveloisecoleen). And even the last message I sent to him included an apology. An apology. For the messages I sent him ...
  • Dec 16, 2023 ... ... i sent to him? Forums Calendar Active Threads · Previous Thread · Next Thread · Print Thread · why cant gale eat magic items i sent to him? # ...
  • Jan 5, 2019 ... Hello it's me again. Maxmoefoe responded to the email I sent to him (full story in the comments).
  • Apr 12, 2013 ... ... I sent to him duplicated itself as if I sent the same message twice on the screen. I asked him and thankfully they are not duplicating on ...
  • Jun 17, 2020 ... Dear Colleagues. Which of the following are correct sentences: I sent him an email or I sent to him an email.
  • Jun 8, 2023 ... He lost the invitation email which I sent to him a while back. I tried to resend but Dropbox said that this email is already invited. Like. 0.
  • ... I sent to him. He replied to me in late March, just a few short weeks before he passed.” ...
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... 156 likes, 12 comments - galvinseriously on August 17, 2024: "I hope @mrmikecalta put a bet on my prediction I sent to him earlier in the ...

Alternatives:

  • I sent him the package.
  • I sent him the email.
  • I sent him the letter.
  • I sent him the document.
  • I sent him the money.

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