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| Scrabble US | (11 Points) | |
| Scrabble UK | (11 Points) | |
| Words With Friends | (13 Points) |
Prepare
prɪˈpɛː
Prepare definitions
verb
prepare
prepared
prepares
preparing
- make (something) ready for use or consideration
"prepare a brief summary of the article"
make ready get ready put together draw up produce arrange develop assemble construct compose edit devise work out think up conceive formulate concoct fashion work up lay- make (food or a meal) ready for cooking or eating
"she was busy preparing lunch"
- make (a substance) by a chemical reaction or series of reactions
"alkanes may be prepared by the removal of carbon dioxide from the corresponding carboxylic acid"
- make (someone) ready or able to do or deal with something
"schools should prepare children for life"
ready set all set equipped primed in a fit state all systems go get ready make preparations arrange things make provision get everything set take the necessary steps do the necessary lay the groundwork do the spadework gear oneself up gird up one's loins fit oneself out rig oneself out provide arm oneself train get into shape practise exercise warm up study work do preparation revise do homework instruct teach educate coach train tutor inculcate groom discipline drill prime brief guide direct put in the picture brace make ready tense steel steady buttress strengthen fortify- be willing to do something
"I wasn't prepared to go along with that"
- (in conventional harmony) lead up to (a discord) by means of preparation