Rafaela
''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
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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
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"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
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Both make perfect sense.
August 12, 2016
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The difference is subtle. FOR - indicates your reason for singing. TO - basically indicates which direction you sing.
August 12, 2016
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