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- 08-Nov-2006, 08:54 #1
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I spent $500 for/on her treatment. Dear Teacher,
Which of the following is correct?
I spent $500 for her treatment.
or
I spent $500 on her treatment.
- 08-Nov-2006, 09:29 #2
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Teacher Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. They're both OK.
- 08-Nov-2006, 10:52 #3
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Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. I would better use "on" here.
- 08-Nov-2006, 21:08 #4
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Teacher Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. I agree with Tdol. Both are OK and very common.
Originally Posted by sweetie_sneha 
- 09-Nov-2006, 16:39 #5
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Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. You might say 'I gave her $500 for her treatment.
- 09-Nov-2006, 20:25 #6
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Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. Is the treatment continuing? If so, I would use "on".
If the treatment is complete, I would use "for".
Though this is probably not a necessary distinction, it seems a matter of intent to me.
- 09-Nov-2006, 22:39 #7
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Teacher Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. That would have a different meaning for me. Your version suggests that the money was given to the woman; the other implies that the money was given to the provider. Originally Posted by curmudgeon
- 09-Nov-2006, 23:12 #8
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Re: I spent $500 for/on her treatment. Ok then 'I gave $500 towards her treatment
