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John took a book to/for Mary. #1 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:26 am   John took a book to/for Mary.
 

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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John took a book to/for Mary. #2 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:14 am   John took a book to/for Mary.
 

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Yes, but as with 'brought', the presumption is 'to'.
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John took a book to/for Mary. #3 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:07 am   John took a book to/for Mary.
 

Mister Micawber wrote:
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Yes, but as with 'brought', the presumption is 'to'.
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Doesn't that depend on the meaning of "bring" in each case?

e.g.

I brought this book to you.
I brought this book for you. (gift.)

Bring that book for me, will you?
Bring that book to me, will you?
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