prepare — to make something ready for use or consideration
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something ready for use or consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈper/
Example Sentences
- My mom always prepares enough food to feed a small army whenever guests come over.
- I prepared for the presentation so much that I could recite it in my sleep.
- The teacher prepared a challenging test that made even the top students sweat.
prepare
VERB[/prɪˈper/]
to make something ready for use or consideration
She prepares ingredients carefully before the dinner guests arrive at seven.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 'pre-' (before) with the verb 'parare' (to make ready, arrange). The fusion created the Latin verb 'praeparare', meaning 'to make ready beforehand' or 'to put in order in advance'.
Breakdown
pre- (before, in advance) + parare (to make ready, arrange, prepare) = to prepare or make ready in advance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always prepares enough food to feed a small army whenever guests come over.”
“I prepared for the presentation so much that I could recite it in my sleep.”
“The teacher prepared a challenging test that made even the top students sweat.”
“She prepared her emergency kit with everything except for an actual emergency.”
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