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prepare
[ pri-pair ]
verb (used with object)
- to put in proper condition or readiness:
to prepare a patient for surgery.
Synonyms: order, arrange, provide
Antonyms: disorganize
- to get (a meal) ready for eating, as by proper assembling, cooking, etc.
- to manufacture, compound, or compose:
to prepare a cough syrup.
Synonyms: make
- Music. to lead up to (a discord, an embellishment, etc.) by some preliminary tone or tones.
verb (used without object)
- to put things or oneself in readiness; get ready:
to prepare for war.
prepare
/ prɪˈpɛə /
verb
- to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
to prepare to go
to prepare a meal
- to put together using parts or ingredients; compose or construct
- tr to equip or outfit, as for an expedition
- tr music to soften the impact of (a dissonant note) by the use of preparation
- be preparedfoll by an infinitive to be willing and able (to do something)
I'm not prepared to reveal these figures
Derived Forms
- preˈparer, noun
Other Words From
- pre·par·er noun
- re·pre·pare verb (used with object) reprepared repreparing
- un·pre·par·ing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of prepare1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Here are some of the difficult questions those nominees are likely preparing to face.
The plan, if approved by lawmakers, would make $1.5 billion available in state funds to prepare for the threat of firestorms, windstorms and other natural disasters in addition to federal disaster money.
All of this will have to happen as she prepares for the massive footprint and operational challenges of the coming 2028 Olympics.
A 2019 report prepared by Health Education England estimated a minimal saving of one minute per patient from new technologies such as AI, equating to 5.7 million hours of GP time.
Some are preparing to leave the agency when Trump takes office as Mike Waltz, Trump’s pick for National Security Adviser, eyes mass firings.
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