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Definition prepare in American English

prepare verb

verb
/prɪˈper/
1

to make something ready for use

Example

I was asked to prepare a report for our next meeting.

Example

Wendy helped Karen prepare the room for their guests.

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize
1.1

to make food ready to be cooked or eaten, for example by cleaning or cutting it

Example

Wash your hands before eating or preparing food.

Example

Bob was preparing breakfast for everyone.

Example

The ship's chef prepared us a light lunch.

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
2

to make plans for a future event so that you will be ready for it

Example

We need to prepare for the annual surge of Christmas shoppers.

Example

We're preparing a special reception for him when he returns.

Example

Medical teams are preparing to leave for Mombasa to treat the survivors.

Synonyms and related words
organize prepare plan
3

to make yourself or someone else ready and able to deal with a future event

Example

The early introduction of the bill gives state governments time to prepare themselves.

Example

We were all working hard to prepare for the wedding.

Example

I think you should prepare yourself for a shock.

Example

This course prepares graduates for management careers in the tourist industry.

Example

She knocked twice on the door and prepared herself to meet her new son-in-law.

Example

We aim to cover your basic military training and prepare you to join the Navy team.

Synonyms and related words
warn alert tip off
4

to make a medicine or chemical by mixing substances together

Example

These remedies are prepared from the flowers of wild plants, bushes, and trees.

Synonyms and related words
mix dissolve stir in
Definition prepare in American English