prepare

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /prɪˈpɛː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /priˈpɛ(ə)r/ or /prəˈpɛ(ə)r/

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Verb

Plain form prepare

Third-person singular prepares

Past tense prepared

Past participle prepared

Present participle preparing

1. (transitive & intransitive) When we prepare something, we get it ready.

   The mother prepared food for the meal.

   We must hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

Related words

• preparation
• preparatory