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''sing to'' or ''sing for'' ?
-1-
a) I will sing for you.
b) I will sing to you.
-2-
a) I wanted to sing this song for our fans.
b) I wanted to sing this song to our fans.
Which one is the best option?
Aug 12, 2016 4:46 PM
Answers · 4
2
You sing TO someone (as you would talk TO someone) if you are singing ONLY for that ONE person.
You sing FOR a reason. You can sing for someone's benefit, honor, or entertainment. You can sing for your dinner or for money.
August 12, 2016
2
"to sing for" implies it is like a gift, or it is special for them. "to sing to" implies that you are singing directly to them, face-to-face.
August 12, 2016
2
Both make perfect sense.
August 12, 2016
1
The difference is subtle.
FOR - indicates your reason for singing.
TO - basically indicates which direction you sing.
August 12, 2016
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