Prepare vs Prepare for
Well, I’ve got to go. I have to prepare dinner.
The above sentence isn't right and " prepare for dinner" is the right way to say it. Can you explain why we use "prepare for" and not just the word "prepare"?
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Hi, mango pen 429. Welcome to EF. "I have to prepare dinner" is correct as written, and would mean that you must get the food ready.
- Hi, mango pen 429.
- Welcome to EF.
- "I have to prepare dinner" is correct as written, and would mean that you must get the food ready.
- If you said "I have to prepare for dinner" it could mean that you had other tasks to perform so that everything will be ready at dinnertime, such as changing your clothes, or putting plates and cutlery on the table.
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Hi, mango pen 429. Welcome to EF.
"I have to prepare dinner" is correct as written, and would mean that you must get the food ready.
If you said "I have to prepare for dinner" it could mean that you had other tasks to perform so that everything will be ready at dinnertime, such as changing your clothes, or putting plates and cutlery on the table.
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