Category:Prepare

Pre*pare", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prepare; p. pr. & vb. n. Preparing.] Etym: [f. préparer, l. praeparare; prae before + parare to make Ready. See pare.]

1. To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; To make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to Prepare ground for seed; to prepare a lesson. Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light. Dryden.

2. To procure as suitable or necessary; to get ready; to provide; as, To prepare ammunition and provisions for troops; to prepare ships for Defence; to prepare an entertainment. Milton. That they may prepare a city for habitation. Ps. cvii. 36

Syn. -- to fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; Ready.

Prepare Pre*pare" (, v. i.

1. To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare For a hostile invasion. "bid them prepare for dinner." Shak.

2. To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary Previous measures; as, to prepare for death.

Prepare Pre*pare", n.

Defn: preparation. [obs.] Shak.