prepared
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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There was only so far Demopolis was prepared to go.
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Come prepared to cultivate new relationships with other businesswomen.
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The best way to take the sting out of unforeseen illness is to be prepared.
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Getting through a hurricane while pregnant might feel more stressful, but the rules and advice remain the same: Be prepared, remain calm and stay put.
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Yellen made no reference in her prepared remarks to what many investors see as one of the biggest unknowns at the moment: whether Trump will ask Yellen to remain as Fed leader when her current term ends next February.
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The grant is aimed at increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared Latino nurses.
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The Haddocks had everything at home prepared for their baby boy’s arrival: A crib, a changing table, a rocking chair and new clothes and cloth diapers.
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But its presence is a reminder that even the countries best prepared to tackle the rise of populist parties cannot declare victory.
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First Known Use of prepared
1663
PREPARED Defined for English Language Learners
prepared
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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