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prepare

verb pre·pare \pri-ˈper\

: to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.

: to make yourself ready for something that you will be doing, something that you expect to happen, etc.

: to make or create (something) so that it is ready for use

pre·paredpre·par·ing

Full Definition of PREPARE

transitive verb
1
a :  to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity <prepare food for dinner>
b :  to put in a proper state of mind <is prepared to listen>
2
:  to work out the details of :  plan in advance <preparing a campaign strategy>
3
a :  to put together :  compound <prepare a prescription>
b :  to put into written form <prepare a report>
intransitive verb
:  to get ready <preparing for a career>
pre·par·er noun
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Origin of PREPARE

Middle English, from Middle French preparer, from Latin praeparare, from prae- pre- + parare to procure, prepare — more at pare
First Known Use: 15th century
PREPARING Defined for Kids

prepare

verb pre·pare \pri-ˈper\
pre·paredpre·par·ing

Definition of PREPARE for Kids

1
:  to make or get ready beforehand <I have to prepare for a test.> <Farmers prepare the soil for planting.>
2
:  to put together the elements of <prepare dinner>
Medical Dictionary

prepare

transitive verb pre·pare \pri-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r\
pre·paredpre·par·ing

Medical Definition of PREPARE

1
:  to make ready beforehand <prepare a patient for surgery>
2
:  to put together :  compound <prepared a vaccine from live virus> <prepared the doctor's prescription>

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