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- pronunciation:
- prih
peIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prepares, preparing, prepared |
| definition 1: |
to make ready.
He prepared his house for guests by cleaning.- synonyms:
- prime, ready
- similar words:
- arrange, break in, condition, equip, fix, make, qualify, set
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| definition 2: |
to make or put together from different parts.
The chef cut up the meat and vegetables that he needed to prepare the stew.- similar words:
- concoct, fix, make, manufacture, produce
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| definition 3: |
to make things or oneself ready.
With a hurricane approaching, the town prepared for the worst.- similar words:
- gear up, provide
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| related words: |
aim, brace, coach, collect, do, draw up, dress, fill, furnish, guard, lay, outfit, practice, rehearse, season, smooth, take care of, train, warm up |
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| derivations: |
prepared (adj.), preparer (n.) |
Word Builder: prepare +
- prepared1:
already made.
- prepared2:
ready.
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