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pre·pare
 prepare
- pronunciation:
- prih
peIr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
prepared, prepares, preparing |
| definition 1: |
to make ready.
- synonyms:
- prime, ready
- similar words:
- arrange, break in, condition, equip, fix, get, lay, make, mount, prep, qualify, set
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| definition 2: |
to make or manufacture by combining various elements.
- similar words:
- blend, concoct, fabricate, fix, make, manufacture, process, produce, whip up
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| related words: |
activate, aim, brace, coach, collect, do, draw up, dress, edit, elaborate, fill, furnish, groom, lay, nurture, outfit, practice, prime, rehearse, season, smooth, take care of, train |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make things or oneself ready.
Prepare for the worst.- similar words:
- arrange, gear up, provide, psych up
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| related words: |
arm, gird, guard, outfit, plan, practice, train, warm up |
| derivations: |
prepared (adj.), preparer (n.) |
Word Builder: prepare +
- prepared1:
already made.
- prepared2:
ready.
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