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prepare
(pr/I/'p/(@)/r )

noun (n)

  • Preparation.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc(verb.change)
    Example:
    Prepare for war.
    Synonym:
    fix, gear up, ready, set, set up
    source: wordnet30
  • prepare for eating by applying heat(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    cook, fix, make, ready
    source: wordnet30
  • to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Prepare a report.
    Prepare a speech.
    source: wordnet30
  • arrange by systematic planning and united effort(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    devise, get up, machinate, organise, organize
    source: wordnet30
  • educate for a future role or function(verb.social)
    Example:
    The prince was prepared to become King one day.
    Synonym:
    groom, train
    source: wordnet30
  • create by training and teaching(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    develop, educate, train
    source: wordnet30
  • lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Prepare the discord in bar 139.
    source: wordnet30
  • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    train
    source: wordnet30
  • To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; to make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to prepare ground for seed; to prepare a lesson.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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