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Pronunciation : Pre*pare"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. pr?parer, L. praeparare; prae before + parare to make ready. See Pare.]
Definition : 1. 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. Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light. Dryden.
2. 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. Milton. That they may prepare a city for habitation. Ps. cvii. 36
Syn. -- To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready.
t. [imp. & p. p. Prepare; p. pr. & vb. n. Preparing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pre*pare" (
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion. "Bid them prepare for dinner." Shak.
2. To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pre*pare"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Preparation. [Obs.] Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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