Question

* Can you send this fax for me?

What is the meaning of 'for' in the sentence above? #1 or #2 or another?

1. with the object or purpose of
2.in place of; instead of

Answer 1

That would be asking the person to do it instead of you. #2

Answer 2

im trying to write a sentence using the word dictator and traipse but i don't know know so far i have, "The dictator was..." i don't know if i should write the dictator was traipsing or something else.

Answer 3

Writing for eli = when you post under someone else's post, John's in this case, we assume you are answering his post. If this is a new post, please select "new post" at the top and repost.

Sra

Answer 4

The dictator traipsed into the room and immediately commanded everyone's attention.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

In the sentence, "Can you send this fax for me?", the word "for" is used in a possessive sense, indicating that the action of sending the fax is being done on behalf of someone else. In this context, "for" is used to convey the idea that the person is requesting assistance from someone else to perform the task of sending the fax. Therefore, the meaning of "for" in this sentence aligns with definition #1: "with the object or purpose of."