pre-pare’
prepare
- 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
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