preparing 1 of 2

preparing

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verb

present participle of prepare
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as in equipping
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military

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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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