Question

1. As for Mattie's third wish, Oprah Winfrey asked Mattie to appear on her show.

2. About Mattie's third wish, Oprah Winfrey asked Mattie to appear on her show.

3. Concerning Mattie's third wish, Oprah Winfrey asked Mattie to appear on her show.

4. Regarding Mattie's third wish, Oprah Winfrey asked Mattie to appear on her show.
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Are they all the same in meaning? What are the similar words to 'as for'?

Answer 1

All mean the same thing, yes.

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