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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 51Թ Forms
- ·貹· noun
- ··貹 verb (used with object) reprepared repreparing
- ܲ··貹·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prepare1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And there lies another contradiction - a coach unwilling to give one-on-one interviews, yet prepared to expose himself for all to see in a documentary.
For weeks the government told us they were preparing for all kinds of scenarios.
And as they worked their way through his slump, the Lakers did the kind of things they’ll certainly need in bulk as they prepare for back-to-back games against the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.
Meanwhile in another part of the resort, Greg/Gary prepares to flee but tries one last time to persuade Belinda and doubles his offer.
England still have three months to prepare for their Euros opener against France on 5 July and Wiegman is keen not to get too carried away.
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