I Show Somebody/Something Letter Book Place Intended She's

• there's a letter for you.
• it's a book for children.
• we got a new table for the dining room.
• this is the place for me (= i like it very much).

for

1. used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
• There's a letter for you.
• It's a book for children.
• We got a new table for the dining room.
• This is the place for me (= I like it very much).
2. in order to help somebody/something
• What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?
• Can you translate this letter for me?
• I took her classes for her while she was sick.
• soldiers fighting for their country
3. concerning somebody/something
• They are anxious for her safety.
• Fortunately for us, the weather changed.
4. as a representative of
• I am speaking for everyone in this department.
5. employed by
• She's working for IBM.
6. meaning
• Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.
7. in support of somebody/something
• compare against (2)
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/against
• Are you for or against the proposal?
• They voted for independence in a referendum.
• There's a strong case for postponing the exam.
• I'm all for people having fun.
• ‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’
8. used to show purpose or function
• a machine for slicing bread
• Let's go for a walk.
• Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?
• What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)?
9. used to show a reason or cause
• The town is famous for its cathedral.
• She gave me a watch for my birthday.
• He got an award for bravery.
• I couldn't speak for laughing.
• He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her.
10. in order to obtain something
• He came to me for advice.
• For more information, call this number.
• There were over fifty applicants for the job.
11. in exchange for something
• Copies are available for two dollars each.
• I'll swap these two bottles for that one.
12. considering what can be expected from somebody/something
• The weather was warm for the time of year.
• She's tall for her age.
• He’s not bad for a beginner.
• That's too much responsibility for a child.
13. better, happier, etc. following something
• You'll feel better for a good night's sleep.
• This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.
14. used to show where somebody/something is going
• Is this the bus for Chicago?
• She knew she was destined for a great future.
15. used to show a length of time
• I'm going away for a few days.
• That's all the news there is for now.
16. used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time
• an appointment for May 12
• We're invited for 7.30.
17. used to show the occasion when something happens
• I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!
18. used to show a distance
• The road went on for miles and miles.
19. used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done
• It's useless for us to continue.
• There's no need for you to go.
• For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable.
• The box is too heavy for me to lift.
• Is it clear enough for you to read?
20. used to show who can or should do something
• It's not for me to say why he left.
• How to spend the money is for you to decide.
21. to be going to get into trouble or be punished
• We'd better hurry or we'll be in for it.
22. despite
• For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading.
23. used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody
• For all I know she's still living in Boston.
• You can do what you like, for all I care.
• For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered.
24. used to say that something is a typical example of its kind
• She might at least have called to explain. There's gratitude for you.

Word Origin

• Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.