What is the difference between this two prepositional phrase? And how can we use this? Like
- Best wishes for you.
- Best wishes to you.
What is the difference in meaning for both of these sentences?
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2See this question on our sister site English Language & Usage: Which one is correct, “best wishes to you” or “best wishes for you”?– Glorfindel ♦May 4, 2021 at 14:20
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Best wishes for you
Means I have best wishes (in my heart / in my soul exc.. ) for you.
Best wishes to you
Means that I am sending (to) you my best wishes
The most common form is the second one and to be honest, I don't think the first form is used much by Native speakers
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2We send good wishes for an event in someone's life. "Best wishes for your birthday next week" or, if they are ill, "Best wishes for a speedy recovery." May 4, 2021 at 8:14