makes sense for you vs makes sense to you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Makes sense to you' is the more common and idiomatic phrase when asking if something is understandable or logical to someone. On the other hand, 'makes sense for you' could be used in a context where something is beneficial or appropriate for someone.

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makes sense for you

This phrase is correct but less common than 'makes sense to you'. It could be used in a context where something is beneficial or appropriate for someone.

This phrase can be used when referring to something that is advantageous or suitable for a particular person. It implies that the action or decision is in the best interest of the individual.

Examples:

This job opportunity makes sense for you given your skills and experience.
Choosing that course of action makes sense for you in the long run.
Does this investment plan make sense for you financially?
I think this approach makes sense for you based on your goals.
Does this schedule change make sense for you?

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Having a Southern hangar makes sense for you people.
Professor DeSalvo, under the circumstances I'm sure you agree it doesn't makes sense for you to keep teaching this subject here.
I can't have you coming in here second-guessing yourself, trying to figure out if this job still makes sense for you.
Then you're going to paste them where it makes sense for you to place your own statement.
Makes sense for you, too.

Alternatives:

is beneficial for you
is appropriate for you
is advantageous for you
is suitable for you
is the right choice for you

makes sense to you

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic way to ask if something is understandable or logical to someone.

This phrase is used to inquire if something is clear, logical, or understandable to a particular person. It seeks to confirm comprehension or agreement.

Examples:

Does this explanation make sense to you?
I hope my instructions make sense to you.
The plan may seem complex, but does it make sense to you?
If this proposal doesn't make sense to you, please let me know.
I want to ensure that the terms of the contract make sense to you.

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If none of this makes sense to you, just ignore it.
Look, it's only a big deal if it makes sense to you.
I know that this mission makes sense to you.
This makes sense to you?
I'm sure that makes sense to you.
I'm sure that makes sense to you.
That makes sense to you, Ron?
That makes sense to you, ron? I'm sorry.
See if this makes sense to you, okay?
And that makes sense to you.
I honestly hope that someday that makes sense to you.
Explain how that makes sense to you.
I'm sure that makes sense to you.
Sol: See if this makes sense to you, Seth.
The murderer was the first mate whether it makes sense to you or not.
I know that nothing makes sense to you right now, Rachel.
You know, maybe you can condone keeping a child away from their mother, maybe that makes sense to you.
So this makes sense to you, does it?
If it makes sense to you, it makes sense to me.
That makes sense to you, right?

Alternatives:

is clear to you
is logical to you
is understandable to you
is comprehensible to you
is coherent to you

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