Have/Get/Make someone to do something

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hsb

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Hello Teachers,

What is the difference in meaning of "Have/Get/Make someone to do something"

Please explain all three with few examples.

Thanks in advance.
 

Anglika

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Hello Teachers,

What is the difference in meaning of "Have/Get/Make someone to do something"

Please explain all three with few examples.

Thanks in advance.

Have/Get someone do something = Organise/arrange for someone to do something.

Have the janitor arrange for the plumber to deal with the blockage.

Make someone do something = Force someone to do something.

Make your son behave himself. He is causing a disturbance.
 

engee30

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Have/Get someone do something = Organise/arrange for someone to do something.

Have the janitor arrange for the plumber to deal with the blockage.

Make someone do something = Force someone to do something.

Make your son behave himself. He is causing a disturbance.

It's always have/make someone do something, but get somebody to do something.

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