To and For Before Indirect Objects
Use to if the indirect object is receiving something. Use to with these verbs: bring, confess, give, hand,
lend, offer, pass, pay, promise, read, sell, send, show, take, tell, and write.
Will you pass a pillow to me?
Note: The preposition to is not used when the indirect object comes before the direct object.
Will you pass me a pillow?
Use for if the indirect object is benefiting from some kind of help. Use for with these verbs: book, build, buy,
cook, find, get, keep, leave, make, order, and reserve.
My parents bought a new TV for me.
Note: The preposition for is not used when the indirect object comes before the direct object.
His parents are buying him a new TV for his graduation.
With some verbs, the indirect object always follows the direct object, and the preposition for cannot be omitted: answer, cash, change, close, fix, open, prepare, pronounce, and translate.
Can you please translate the program for me?
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