Definitions for prepare

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prepare pre·pare

Spelling: [pri-pair]

IPA: /prɪˈpɛər/

Prepare is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 72 anagrams from letters in prepare (aeepprr).

Definitions for prepare

verb (used with object)

1. to put in proper condition or readiness:
2. to get (a meal) ready for eating, as by proper assembling, cooking, etc.
3. to manufacture, compound, or compose:
4. Music. to lead up to (a discord, an embellishment, etc.) by some preliminary tone or tones.

verb (used without object)

1. to put things or oneself in readiness; get ready:

Origin of prepare

1520-30; Latin praeparāre to make ready beforehand, equivalent to prae- pre- + parāre to set, get ready (akin to parent)

Examples for prepare

Hitchcock's going on about English pork butchers and how best to prepare pork cracklings.

prepare a large bowl with water and ice along with a strainer.

"Then prepare to be greeted with an icy blast," predicted Emma.

One morning I arrive about nine to prepare for our morning meeting.

Her father's angry letter, ordering her to prepare for her wedding-day.

prepare the pumpkin as directed in Art. 65 and add the milk to it.

prepare for takeoff, because quality vacation time will certainly boost your mood.

So prepare to go to your uncle's for an early day in next week.

One purpose of this introduction is to prepare the reader for such a shock.

After all, you prepare your home, car, garden and other things for the seasonal change, so why not your body?