·noun Preparation.
II. Prepare ·Impf & ·p.p. of Prepare.
III. Prepare ·vi To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion.
IV. Prepare ·vi To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death.
V. Prepare ·vt To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; to make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to prepare ground for seed; to prepare a lesson.
VI. Prepare ·vt To procure as suitable or necessary; to get ready; to Provide; as, to prepare ammunition and provisions for troops; to prepare ships for defence; to prepare an Entertainment.