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prepare — English verb · Kenne

verb#1,092 by frequency

prepare

/pɹɪˈpɛə/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm

he/she/it: prepares
past: prepared
past participle: prepared

Meanings

1
To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm
- My mother is preparing dinner.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- We prepared for an attack.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook
3
To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation
4
To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compoundrare

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Food & drink