"See it yourself" or "See it for yourself" - what's the difference?

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Anonymous  #507748  Wed, 30 Apr 08 05:00 PM
Hi,

What's the difference between  "See it yourself" and "See it for yourself" ? Google shows both expressions are popular. What I want to say is: don't take our word on it, click here, to see it yourself/for yourself. 

Which one should I use?

  
Clive  #507752  Wed, 30 Apr 08 05:10 PM

Hi,

What's the difference between  "See it yourself" and "See it for yourself" ? Google shows both expressions are popular. What I want to say is: don't take our word on it, click here, to see it yourself/for yourself. 

There's not a lot of difference here.

Generally speaking, 'See it for yourself' suggests 'Look at it yourself to make sure that what people are telling you about it is accurate'.

In your example, 'Don't take our word on it' conveys the same message.

Best wishes, Clive

  
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Anonymous  #507757  Wed, 30 Apr 08 05:26 PM
 Thanks Clive!
  
Marius Hancu  #507789  Wed, 30 Apr 08 06:41 PM
 "See it for yourself"  [means to me: see it on your behalf, for your benefit. In the end, about the same meaning.
  
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