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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: , ,
Antonyms:
- to get (a meal) ready for eating, as by proper assembling, cooking, etc.
- to manufacture, compound, or compose:
to prepare a cough syrup.
Synonyms:
- 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
/ ɪˈɛə /
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
- ˈ貹, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·貹· noun
- ··貹 verb (used with object) reprepared repreparing
- ܲ··貹·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of prepare1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But on Monday food that does not require electricity to heat or prepare it were in demand.
Health is one of the areas that remains most poorly prepared.
The report is prepared by scientists and experts who volunteer their time.
"I had several factories preparing to begin operations here this May. But because of the policy change, all have stopped and everyone is waiting."
The prime minister also needs to prepare for the G7 summit in June, which Canada is hosting in the province of Alberta.
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