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Prepositions with nouns

For release or of release?

Both combinations are possible, but they have different meanings. For release usually means intended to be released, while of release often shows possession, source, or type.

Quick answer

Which preposition is used with release?

Use for release when something is prepared or intended to be released. Use of release when release is part of a larger noun phrase such as date of release or conditions of release.

The software is ready for release next week.
We are waiting for the official date of release.
The prisoner met the conditions of release.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for release

Things prepared or intended to be released

Use for release to describe material, products, or information that will be made public or available.

The album is scheduled for release in June.
The statement was approved for release to the press.
2
date of release

Talking about the time something is released

Of release commonly appears after nouns such as date, time, or moment.

The exact date of release is still unknown.
3
conditions of release

Rules connected with someone being released

Of release can describe legal or formal details connected to release.

He violated the conditions of release.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for release
The report is ready for release.
intended to be released or published
of release
The date of release changed twice.
connected to the release itself
release of
The release of the hostages was welcomed.
the act of freeing or publishing something

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of release for intended publication

Use for release when something is prepared to be released.

✕ The film is of release next month. ✓ The film is for release next month.

Confusing release of with of release

Release of is often more natural when release is the main noun.

✕ The of release the document surprised everyone. ✓ The release of the document surprised everyone.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The product is scheduled ___ release in October.
2. We do not know the date ___ release yet.
3. The sudden release ___ the information caused concern.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for release formal English?

Yes. It is common in publishing, business, and media contexts.

Can I say of release after any noun?

No. It is mostly used in fixed phrases such as date of release or conditions of release.

What is the difference between release of and for release?

Release of describes the act itself, while for release describes purpose or intention.

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