Main Entry:

pre·pare

Pronunciation:

\pri-ˈper\

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

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1 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