Preparing

verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 15.9

Definitions

1.verbTo make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

2.verbTo make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

"We prepared a fish for dinner."

3.verbTo make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.

"We prepared for a bumpy ride."

4.verbTo produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.

"She prepared a meal from what was left in the cupboards."

5.nounPreparation

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