prepare

verb

pre·pare pri-ˈper How to pronounce prepare (audio)

prepared; preparing

transitive verb

: to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity

prepare food for dinner

: to put in a proper state of mind

is prepared to listen

: to work out the details of : plan in advance

preparing a campaign strategy

: to put together : compound

prepare a prescription

: to put into written form

prepare a report

intransitive verb

: to get ready

preparing for a career

preparer noun

Example Sentences

The teacher prepared the students for the test. Your room is being prepared now and should be ready soon. The nurses prepared the patient for surgery. Farmers are busy preparing the soil for planting. They'll be arriving soon. We don't have much more time to prepare. We don't have much more time to prepare ourselves for their arrival. She tried to prepare herself for bad news. The sailors are preparing themselves for a long voyage. The pharmacist prepared the prescription. See More

Recent Examples on the Web That’s now been relaxed, because of the logistics of a public notice and to give time for staff to prepare.

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The group was formed to monitor, plan, prepare and coordinate precautionary efforts to address the coronavirus.

Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Now may be the time for Lincoln to prepare to produce such a model once again.

Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 There's also pushback from commercial tax preparation companies, which question whether Americans want the IRS to prepare their taxes.

Fatima Hussein, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave.

Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave.

Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave.

Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2022 There’s also pushback from commercial tax preparation companies, which question whether Americans want the IRS to prepare their taxes.

Fatima Hussein, al, 13 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	preparers
释义	prepare verb pre·pare pri-ˈper prepared; preparing 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 preparer noun Synonyms fit fix groom lay prep ready See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The teacher prepared the students for the test. Your room is being prepared now and should be ready soon. The nurses prepared the patient for surgery. Farmers are busy preparing the soil for planting. They'll be arriving soon. We don't have much more time to prepare. We don't have much more time to prepare ourselves for their arrival. She tried to prepare herself for bad news. The sailors are preparing themselves for a long voyage. The pharmacist prepared the prescription. See More Recent Examples on the Web That’s now been relaxed, because of the logistics of a public notice and to give time for staff to prepare. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The group was formed to monitor, plan, prepare and coordinate precautionary efforts to address the coronavirus. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Now may be the time for Lincoln to prepare to produce such a model once again. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 There's also pushback from commercial tax preparation companies, which question whether Americans want the IRS to prepare their taxes. Fatima Hussein, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 Sad preparations are being made to have her euthanized at home, and for someone to prepare a grave. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2022 There’s also pushback from commercial tax preparation companies, which question whether Americans want the IRS to prepare their taxes. Fatima Hussein, al, 13 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English preparen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French preparer, borrowed from Latin praeparāre "to furnish beforehand, put in a state of readiness," from prae- pre- + parāre "to supply, provide, make ready" — more at pare First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition prepare verb pre·pare pri-ˈper prepared; preparing 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 Definition prepare transitive verb pre·pare pri-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r prepared; preparing 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 preparers noun plural of preparer as in guides Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance guides coaches trainers mentors gurus educators teachers tutors instructresses schoolmarms instructors mistresses schoolmistresses professors doctors headmistresses schoolmasters rectors preceptors pedagogues schoolteachers masters headmasters schoolma'ams academicians readers tutoresses docents deans educationists drillmasters profs academics pedagogs pedants inculcators academes homeschoolers interns student teachers dons governesses regius professors practice teachers didacts internes
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prepare

verb

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verb

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transitive verb

noun