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Old 21-May-2007, 10:00
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Default Re: prepare and prepare for

Dear Anglika,
Thank you very much for your explanation. To make sure I understand it I'd like to expain it :
1. To prepare the counterattack = he is doing the preparation.
He is designing the counterattack.
2. To prepare for the counterattack = he is getting ready to take part
He doesn't design it but he is going to take part in it.

Does it mean both are correct with different meanings?

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.

Jiang

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To prepare the counterattack = he is doing the preparation.
To prepare for the counterattack = he is getting ready to take part
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