"provided me" or "provided to me"

Question

I was writing a letter and got confused with this line.

I am thankful for the opportunities that have been provided me during my tenure.

or should it be

I am thankful for the opportunities that have been provided to me during my tenure.

I think I have come across another similar question here. – Blessed Geek Oct 25 '13 at 07:43 — Blessed Geek, Oct 25 '13 at 07:43

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 25 '13 at 03:23

"Provided to me" is grammatically correct, but "provided me" is a common, older, narrative style. You'll find other examples where "to" is missing but implicit, such as "Elizabeth, it has been so long since you have written me that I was quite sure you had forgotten me!"

If you are writing the letter then I would include the "to"; omitting it might appear inappropriately stylized, maybe even pompous.

"provided me" or "provided to me"

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