Meaning & use
prepare
To make something or someone ready for a particular purpose or event.
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She spent the whole afternoon preparing dinner before the guests arrived for the party.
The coach helped the team prepare for the championship game all season.
A note on using this word
Prepare can take an object, as in 'prepare a meal', or be reflexive, as in 'prepare yourself for bad news'.
Words with a similar meaning
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