John took a book to/for Mary.

[Sitifan]

John brought Mary a book can mean either of these:
John brought a book to Mary.
John brought a book for Mary.
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John took Mary a book.
Can the above sentence mean either of the following sentences?
John took a book to Mary.
John took a book for Mary.
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[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, but as with 'brought', the presumption is 'to'.
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[Molly]