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Prepare v. t. (past & past part. prepared; pres. part. preparing)

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."

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. "That they may prepare a city for habitation."

Synonyms: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready.

Prepare v. i.

To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion. "Bid them prepare for dinner."

To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death.

noun

Prepare n. Preparation. (Obs.)

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"Prepare" Quotes from Famous Books

... was seen of—the brethren after his resurrection," &c. the word of the gospel, my friend, is, Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he rose again according to the scriptures, and that he is ascended from his disciples, to prepare a place for them according ...

— The Works of John Bunyan • John Bunyan

... the principles of government shall be made a subject of regular study in the schools, and the elements of a sound political education shall be accessible to the mass of American youth. And he flatters himself, that the attention he has given to this subject has enabled him to prepare a work adapted, in a good degree, to meet the existing want ...

— The Government Class Book • Andrew W. Young

... garden there which she will plant with roses. Thy days and hers will be one continuous joy. Come to me now, Menecreta! Take thy daughter by the hand and come and dwell with her in the little house which my slaves shall prepare for thee." ...

— "Unto Caesar" • Baroness Emmuska Orczy

... they saw in the ocean that afternoon, and both Cap'n Bill and Trot thoroughly enjoyed their glimpse of sea life. At last Merla said it was time to return to the palace, from which she claimed they had not at any time been very far distant. "We must prepare for dinner, as it will soon begin to grow dark in the water," continued their conductor. So they swam leisurely back to the groves that surrounded the palaces, and as they entered the gardens the sun sank, and deep shadows began to form in ...

— The Sea Fairies • L. Frank Baum

... Prepare in due form a petition to the proper authorities asking that a new town be organized. [Footnote: For forms see Appendix. If necessary, all the pupils in the room or school may act as "legal voters." (This "Practical Work" may be omitted until the review, if deemed best.)] Be sure that ...

— Studies in Civics • James T. McCleary

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