to prepare
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1.0
- verb
- /prɪˈpɛr/
:
preparar
- I know this is hard for you, but... we will have to prepare a detailed statement.
- prepare a presentation
- prepare materials
- prepare the plan
And I would say not preparing every single shot.
- And I would say not preparing every single shot.
- Prepare the land, prepare the law, prepare people, prepare themselves.
- Even then, it's better to prepare than to panic.
- So today, I show up, I prepare so that I'm ready.
- Your primary job is to prepare for war against North Korea.
- Do you think that they might be preparing the way for that right now?
- So this I I did prepare a Russian statement to say to him.
- I like the idea of preparing rather than predicting.
- That's another thing you must prepare yourself for to.
Examples
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It's almost time to leave for America and we have to prepare for your trip, so let's go.
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You should prepare the documents before submitting your application.
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But this, this is something I wanted to prepare you for next.
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Prepare the land, prepare the law, prepare people, prepare themselves.
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How much time did you have to prepare the second time around?
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So, Scott, how did you prepare on earth to go into space?
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Even then, it's better to prepare than to panic.
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The Common Core State Standards argue for preparing students for college, careers, and other life activities.
Academic text (2015) -
Staff training will also be necessary to prepare the workforce for delivering a modernized service.
Academic text (2011) -
We're preparing to meet Reece's insanity defense.
Synonyms
983
2.7
To assemble and prepare equipment or objects so they are ready to use
814
2.0
To plan and organize something so it can happen
662
1.6
Arrange people, things, and activities so they work well
622
1.0
To prepare something for use or an event
154
2.8
To prepare food or be about to do something
135
4.8
To plan or invent something carefully
111
4.2
To set up equipment on a ship or machine so it is ready to use
95
3.6
To get something or yourself ready
91
3.0
To arrange and take care of something
68
3.7
To get ready for an activity by preparing people or equipment
56
5.2
To prepare something so it is ready to use
41
1.0
Make someone or something prepared for use
8
4.1
To plan something ahead of time
3
5.2
To get something ready for the next step
1
4.6
To put parts together before they are needed or installed
1
5.3
To set up a device or program in advance so it is ready to use
1
5.1
To put things into boxes or bags before they are needed
To join layers or parts before editing them
Phrasal Verbs
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6.0
To organize legal arguments, evidence, and papers before a trial or hearing
How Prepared
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prepare comes from Latin parts pre- meaning 'before' and parare meaning 'make ready'. So, to prepare something is to make it ready ahead of time, for example arranging plans and supplies before an event.