Elementary 📚 Vocabulary · #38 of 1319

prepare (v.)

to get ready

Examples

  • She prepared dinner.

Key rules

  • Prepare for + noun: prepare for the exam
  • Prepare + to + verb is also used
  • Preparation is the noun

Common mistakes

  • I prepare the exam → I prepare for the exam

Use cases

  • Planning study
  • Cooking and events
  • Preparing for interviews
💡 Tip: Get ready is more informal.
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