How to use "prepare" in a sentence

Sentences

'Mme Magloire,' said the bishop, 'will you please prepare another place at the table for this gentleman?'

After a moment, he said, 'It's better if I stay here and prepare tea

It's very difficult to prepare tea, and you look tired.'

As soon as the cover was in place, we started to prepare supper

We began to prepare supper.