Definition of prepared
: subjected to a special process or treatment
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Examples of prepared in a Sentence
The president read a prepared statement.
The store sells a selection of prepared foods.
I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared.
She was well-prepared and scored high on the test.
How much are you prepared to pay?
I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.
Recent Examples of prepared from the Web
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Even President Donald Trump tossed out prepared remarks on taxes at a roundtable in West Virginia last week.
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Then, as the logic goes, students would be prepared for an employment marketplace increasingly dominated by computer science fields and those who know how to code.
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Those around Tillerson, who had just arrived back in the country, were surprised by the news, suggesting that Tillerson himself wasn’t entirely prepared for what had just happened.
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Other school officials also stood by as students read prepared remarks.
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Also, be prepared for a fair share of gimmicks: Kayak has a knack for stunts, too.
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Smith emailed a prepared statement to multiple media members.
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After finishing his prepared remarks, which included a plea to pass an assault-weapons ban and a threat to vote out lawmakers who refuse to change gun laws, Guttenberg’s fist shook.
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Jen Thompson, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said drivers should be prepared for delays.
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Origin and Etymology of prepared
prepared Synonyms
PREPARED Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of prepared for English Language Learners
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: made at an earlier time for later use : made ready in advance
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: ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity
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: willing to do something
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