Definition of prepare verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PREPARE definition: to put in proper condition or readiness. See examples of prepare used in a sentence.
The meaning of PREPARE is to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity. How to use prepare in a sentence.
Idiom be prepared to do something (Definition of prepare from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
If you prepare something, you make it ready for something that is going to happen. Two technicians were preparing a recording of last week's program. On average each report requires 1,000 hours to prepare.
To prepare means to get ready for something. When you prepare for a test, you'll get a better score than if you don’t.
- to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc: to prepare a meal; to prepare to go. 4. (Music, other) (tr) music to soften the impact of (a dissonant note) by the use of preparation.
Prepare, contrive, devise imply planning for and making ready for something expected or thought possible. To prepare is to make ready beforehand for some approaching event, need, and the like: to prepare a room, a speech.Contrive and devise emphasize the exercise of ingenuity and inventiveness.
Prepare definition: To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion.
We don't have much more time to prepare for their arrival. He prepares for games by studying tapes of the opposing team. At this time of year, most animals are preparing for winter.