prepare

One entry found for prepare.

Main Entry: pre·pare
Pronunciation: pri-'per
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): pre·pared; pre·par·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preparer, from Latin praeparare, from prae- pre- + parare to procure, prepare -- more at PARE
transitive verb
1 a : to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity <prepare food for dinner> b : to put in a proper state of mind <is prepared to listen>
2 : to work out the details of : plan in advance <preparing a campaign strategy>
3 a : to put together : COMPOUND <prepare a prescription> b : to put into written form <prepare a report>
intransitive verb : to get ready <preparing for a career>
- pre·par·er noun