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sent it to us vs sent it for us

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sent it to us' is used when something is being physically or electronically delivered to the speaker or their group. 'Sent it for us' is used when someone is acting on behalf of the speaker or their group to send something to another party.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1015 views

sent it to us

This phrase is correct and commonly used when something is being physically or electronically delivered to the speaker or their group.

This phrase is used when something is being sent directly to the speaker or their group. It indicates the direction of the delivery.

Examples:

  • He sent the package to us yesterday.
  • Can you send the email to us as soon as possible?
  • If you feel you must sent it to us anyway, please attribute the source. If you find a good photo on the internet and want to suggest that we use it, please send us ...
  • 5 days ago ... Someone Marked Up All the Proofreading Errors in a New Magazine Called Ville and Sent It to Us. by Christopher Frizzelle • Feb 5, 2016 at ...
  • We will not release the firearm until it is logged into our system from the person or store that sent it to us. In order for us to do that we require a copy of the FFL ...
  • ... strict rules about processing your information) if that is a necessary part of the reason for which you sent it to us (e.g. asking a company to provide a quotation, ...

Alternatives:

  • sent us the package
  • sent us an email

sent it for us

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is acting on behalf of the speaker or their group to send something to another party.

This phrase is used when someone is sending something on behalf of the speaker or their group to another party. It indicates that the sender is acting in place of the speaker.

Examples:

  • She sent the documents for us to review.
  • I asked him to send the report for us.
  • Now, I will advise you to send the text application, which I coppied you to the Finance Company Immediately(if you have not sent it) for us to commence action  ...
  • I have an issue with an electronic that was sent from Amazon and I need to have another one sent and the one I have sent back. I'm not sure who sent it for us!
  • Dec 16, 2015 ... ... person who sent us the card worked at putting their best self forward. They sent it for us to think well of them and to treasure them as a friend.
  • Jan 28, 2016 ... I'm proud to be able to nominate it for a Pushcart Prize, and I'm glad she sent it for us to read and publish. —Graham Oliver, Nonfiction Editor.

Alternatives:

  • sent the documents on our behalf
  • sent the report for our team

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