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pre·pare

prepare

 
 
pronunciation:
prih peIr
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part of speech: verb
inflections: prepares, preparing, prepared
definition 1: to make ready.
He prepared his house for guests by cleaning.
similar words:
arrange, equip, fix, make, qualify, set
definition 2: to make or put something together from different parts.
The chef cut up the meat and vegetables that he needed to prepare the soup.
similar words:
fix, make, manufacture, produce
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derivations: prepared (adj.), preparer (n.)
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  • prepared1:
    already made.
  • prepared2:
    ready.
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