prepare

Meaning

Verb

1. (transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
2. (transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
3. (intransitive) To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
4. (transitive) To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.

Noun

preparation

Synonyms

make ready

get ready

arrange

ready

make

organize

train

🚋

cook

🧑‍🍳

plan

fix

make preparations

educate

equip

provide

dress

👗

groom

compose

tidy

set

do

develop

preparation

put in order

manufacture

organise

perfect

make up

get up

make arrangements

compile

drill

machinate

devise

set up

decorate

build

create

fit

brew

exercise

finish

prepare oneself

stock

contract

boil

alert

concoct

mix

compound

measures

Translations

préparer

preparar

preparare

vorbereiten

preparar

apprêter

zubereiten

voorbereiden

preparar

bereiden

klaarmaken

toebereiden

prêt

προετοιμάζω

approntare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹɪˈpɛə/

Etymology

Cognate with Middle English: preparaten

In summary

Partially a back-formation from preparation; and partially borrowed from Middle French preparer, from Classical Latin praeparāre (“make ready in advance”), from prae- (“pre-”) + parāre (“make ready”). Compare Middle English preparaten (“to prepare”).

Sentences

" You have helped me ." The man continued to prepare his tea , saying nothing .

Why else would he tell his main rival to prepare for a run ?