prepare


Definition: Meaning of, prepare in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈpɛː /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
prepare prepared prepared
Present Participle Third Person Singular
preparing prepares
  1. make something [transitive] to make a meal or a substance
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  2. make something [transitive] to write a document, make a programme etc
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  3. make plans/arrangements [intransitive and transitive] to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen in the future [=  get ready]
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  4. make something ready [transitive] to make something ready to be used
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  5. make yourself ready [transitive] to make yourself mentally or physically ready for something that you expect to happen soon
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  6. make somebody ready [transitive] to provide someone with the training, skills, experience etc that they will need to do a job or to deal with a situation
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  7. prepare the way/ground for somebody/something to make it possible for something to be achieved, or for someone to succeed in doing something
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prepare used in phrases

  • prepare for (verb)
    1. prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant
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