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What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence?



 
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Can we say: I go with group of my work? | Would or will?
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What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence? #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:58 am   What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence?
 

That's what I would like for Christmas. Thank you very much in advance!
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What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence? #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:24 am   What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence?
 

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Here, 'for' = on the occasion of; used to indicate a specific time.
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What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence? #3 (permalink) Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:08 am   What's the meaning of "for" in this sentence?
 

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