Meaning
to make ready or get ready for a future event
Primary Function
indicates readiness activities
Communicative Purpose
to discuss planning and anticipation
Pattern
prepare for
Core Structure
prepare for
Função primária
indicates readiness activities
Propósito comunicativo
to discuss planning and anticipation
Situações de gatilho
exams, meetings, emergencies, travel
Contextos
academic, professional, everyday
Padrão
prepare for
Estrutura central
prepare for
Slots de substituição
a noun phrase denoting the event or situation to be prepared for (e.g., an exam, interview, meeting, emergency)
Colocados típicos
- thoroughly
- adequately
- mentally
- time to
- fail to prepare for
Substituições comuns
- get ready for
- gear up for
- make preparations for
Erros comuns
using *prepare the exam (means make the exam paper), not study for; *prepare for to do
Similar / contraste
get ready for, brace for, gear up for
Interferências
some learners use ‘prepare’ transitively for the event; distinguish ‘prepare an exam’ vs ‘prepare for an exam’
Família do chunk
- get ready for
- gear up for
- brace for
- plan for
Nuance
‘prepare for’ is about readiness; ‘prepare’ + direct object is about making something ready
Efeito pragmático
responsible, proactive
Dica de memória
I need to prepare for my presentation.
Nota
This chunk is used to indicate that someone is getting ready for a future event or situation. It is common in both formal and informal contexts and is essential for expressing preparedness.
Upgrade path
use ‘make arrangements for’, ‘prime oneself for’ in specific contexts
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