only for vs only to

Both 'only for' and 'only to' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Only for' is used to indicate a specific purpose or use, while 'only to' is used to indicate a limitation or restriction.

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only for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific purpose or use.

The phrase 'only for' is used to indicate that something is intended or suitable for a particular purpose or person.

Examples:

This key is only for the front door.
This offer is only for new customers.
This tool is only for cutting paper.
This discount is only for students.
This software is only for Mac computers.

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Unless your heart beats only for the life domestic.
The baptism is only for elder members.
Our service is only for private persons without any financial interest.
Sterilized tool only for cutting into live tissue.
Your data are used only for processing your order.
Gondolas are used only for carrying people and regattas.
Invite only for the live Fae audience.
Code Zulu is only for real emergencies.
We were together only for moments.
Holidays are only for normal people.
App Specific Settings are available only for the mouse.
This affiliate program is offered only for moneytree customers.
Used only for identification by SMF.
This offer is only for customers Cortal Consors determined.
Unemployment benefits are provided only for short periods of 90-240 days.
This works only for History entries, not bookmark suggestions.
Very large plate, only for experts.
Filtration of liquids through a membrane permeable only for small molecules.
Transitional provisions may therefore be invoked only for those parts.
Exemption from this prohibition was granted only for developing countries.

Alternatives:

specifically for
designed for
intended for
meant for
reserved for

only to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a limitation or restriction.

The phrase 'only to' is used to indicate that something is limited or restricted to a particular extent or purpose.

Examples:

This key is only to be used by authorized personnel.
This information is only to be shared with the team.
This offer is only to be used once.
This feedback is only to help you improve.
This tool is only to be used for emergencies.

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If only to humble myself before our Father.
Sharing WEBMEDICA Services on confined only to provide technical solutions.
Some options relate only to the filesystem itself.
Its actions extended only to peasants.
This Directive should apply only to criminal proceedings.
THOD applies only to biodegradable compounds.
And deliveries are made only to nearby areas.
This applies only to double and quadruple rooms.
Some doctors even restrict their practices only to private patients.
Tea and food items are available only to supplement socializing.
This information applies only to Xbox One Wireless Controllers.
I can say certain things only to him.
was only to maintain the tribe.
You cannot choose your victims... only to satisfy your chivalrous mind.
This did not happen only to Michaela.
But only to those who deserve it.
I am offering my assistance on this mission only to aid Daniel Jackson.
I am indebted only to Matilda's devoted care.
It's only to distract Dennis while Sam searches the place.
Then somehow crashed again in Chile, only to be eaten by my soccer teammates.

Alternatives:

restricted to
limited to
confined to
solely for
exclusively for

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