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Rule "mean something for (to) somebody"

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Description: mean something for (to) somebody
Message: Did you mean to ('to mean something to somebody')?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mean%20something%20to%20(someone)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This trophy meant a lot for me.
    Correction suggestion: to
  • She means so much for Tom.
    Correction suggestion: to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Recommended changes included providing means for Congress to collect money from state treasuries.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: MEAN_FOR_TO [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-29 22:33:07 +0200)