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Meaning of prepare
The primary meaning of the word "prepare" is to make something or someone ready or suitable for a particular purpose or event.
Etymology of prepare
The word "prepare" comes from the Old French word "preparer", which is derived from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "parare" meaning "to make ready".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to make ready beforehand" and later expanding to include other senses.
Synonyms
get ready
make ready
ready
prime
groom
train
coach
drill
rehearse
brief
instruct
educate
teach
tutor
equip
furnish
supply
provide
stock
store
lay in
make preparations
take precautions
anticipate
expect
plan
organize
arrange
set up
put in order
straighten out
tidy up
fix up
clean up
clear up
sort out
work out
iron out
settle
fix
mend
repair
patch up
touch up
warm up
run through
go over
review
check
test
try out
make sure
take care
be prepared
plan ahead
look ahead
foresee
forestall
preempt
prevent
avert
evade
avoid
dodge
sidestep
skirt
elude
escape
get set
set to
take steps
make arrangements
take measures
do one's homework.
Definitions
- To make something or someone ready or suitable for a particular purpose or event by taking necessary steps or actions.
- To put something in a state of readiness, especially by gathering or arranging the necessary materials or equipment.
- To train or instruct someone for a particular activity, task, or role.
Usage Examples
- The chef will prepare the ingredients before cooking the meal.
- The team is preparing for the big game by practicing their plays and strategies.
- She prepared her speech by writing it out and rehearsing it several times.
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
disregard
forget
omit
delay
postpone
put off
stall
hesitate
dawdle
loiter
linger
tarry
wait
hold back
restrain
impede
hinder
obstruct
block
prevent
prohibit
forbid
ban
abstain
refrain
desist
cease
stop
discontinue
abandon
give up
quit
relinquish
surrender
yield
waive
forgo
renounce
reject
spurn
decline
refuse
deny
dismiss
ignore
overlook
disregard.