The phrase "Look for"

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Wes Wes

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I was trying to use "look for" in a sentence.

"Can you look for it for me?"

In the above sentence, i just want to use "look for" and started wondering if it is weird that is like "....look for it for me" ?

I know there are other verbs I can use but i am just trying to make it clear in this case.
 

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It is fine. There's nothing wrong with repeating prepositions if required, though you could use a different verb to avoid it.
 

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Thanks!! I think I've picked my confidence up again!!!!:)
 

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Does the first "for" and the second "for" have the same connotation?.
If not it seems it does not imply that it is a repetition.
Am I right?.
 

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Look for = search
for me = on my behalf, for my benefit.
 

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Does the first "for" and the second "for" have the same connotation?.
If not it seems it does not imply that it is a repetition.
Am I right?.

You're right that they're not the same, but the word is repeated.
 
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