prepare

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/prɪˈpɛər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/prɪˈpɛr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pri pâr)

Inflections of 'prepare' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
prepares
v 3rd person singular
preparing
v pres p
prepared
v past
prepared
v past p

prepare
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Sense: Verb: ready yourself
Synonyms:
prepare yourself, prep yourself, prep Collocations (informal), get ready, ready yourself, make yourself ready, get set, be ready, be prepared, brace yourself, steel yourself, get your house in order (informal)
Sense: Verb: plan or arrange
Synonyms:
plan Collocations, arrange Collocations, set up, make arrangements, make preparations, make provisions, put sth in order, elaborate Collocations, draw up, lay the groundwork, lay the foundations, devise Collocations, develop Collocations, contrive, clear the decks, get sth ready
Sense: Verb: practice
Synonyms:
practice Collocations, practise (UK), rehearse Collocations, warm up, exercise Collocations, train Collocations, work out
Sense: Verb: train others
Synonyms:
train Collocations, season Collocations, ready Collocations, groom Collocations, lick sb into shape (slang), get sb ready, prime Collocations, guide Collocations, coach Collocations
Sense: Verb: equip in preparation
Synonyms:
equip, outfit Collocations, fit out, fit Collocations, kit out, arm Collocations
Sense: Verb: cook food
Synonyms:
cook Collocations, make Collocations, fix Collocations, bake Collocations, cook up (informal), dress Collocations, oven-bake, roast Collocations, braise, boil Collocations, grill Collocations, toast Collocations, sauté, fry Collocations, steam Collocations, simmer Collocations


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