let someone read it to us vs let someone read it for us

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Let someone read it to us' implies that the person will read the text aloud for the group to listen. On the other hand, 'Let someone read it for us' suggests that the person will read the text on behalf of the group, possibly to provide a summary or report back.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

let someone read it to us

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to read something aloud for a group to listen.

This phrase is used when you want someone to read a text out loud for the benefit of a group of people who will listen.

Examples:

Let someone read it to us so we can all hear the story together.
Can you let the teacher read it to us during class?
I asked my friend to let me read it to them over the phone.
She let her daughter read it to us at the family gathering.
The librarian will let the author read it to us at the book event.

Alternatives:

Have someone read it to us
Ask someone to read it to us
Get someone to read it to us
Allow someone to read it to us
Invite someone to read it to us

let someone read it for us

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to read something on behalf of a group, possibly to provide a summary or report back.

This phrase is used when you want someone to read a text on behalf of a group, possibly to provide a summary or report back to the group.

Examples:

Let someone read it for us and give us a brief overview.
Can you let the expert read it for us and explain the key points?
I asked my assistant to let me read it for the team.
She let her colleague read it for us and provide a summary.
The manager will let the consultant read it for us and present the findings.

Alternatives:

Have someone read it for us
Ask someone to read it for us
Get someone to read it for us
Allow someone to read it for us
Invite someone to read it for us

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let someone read it to us vs let someone read it for us