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prepare

 

[ prɪˈpɛː ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To make something ready for use or consideration, typically by putting it in order.

Synonyms

arrange, make ready, organize, plan

Examples of usage

  • I need to prepare dinner for my family.
  • She prepared her speech for the conference.
  • The chef is preparing a special dish for tonight.
Context #2 | Verb

study

To make oneself ready or willing to do something.

Synonyms

equip oneself, get ready, train

Examples of usage

  • I have to prepare for the exam tomorrow.
  • She prepared for the job interview by researching the company.
  • He prepared himself for the challenge ahead.
Context #3 | Noun

food

Food that has been made ready for eating by cooking or other treatment.

Synonyms

cooked, processed, ready-made

Examples of usage

  • The chef's speciality is the preparation of seafood.
  • I bought some prepared meals for convenience.
  • She packed a prepared lunch for the picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "prepare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparar

🇮🇳 तैयार करना

🇩🇪 vorbereiten

🇮🇩 mempersiapkan

🇺🇦 готувати

🇵🇱 przygotować

🇯🇵 準備する (じゅんびする)

🇫🇷 préparer

🇪🇸 preparar

🇹🇷 hazırlamak

🇰🇷 준비하다 (junbihada)

🇸🇦 تحضير

🇨🇿 připravit

🇸🇰 pripraviť

🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

🇸🇮 pripraviti

🇮🇸 undirbúa

🇰🇿 дайындау

🇬🇪 მომზადება (momzadeba)

🇦🇿 hazırlamaq

🇲🇽 preparar

Etymology

The word 'prepare' originated from the Latin word 'praeparare', which means 'make ready in advance'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to readiness and organization. In English, 'prepare' has been used since the 15th century, emphasizing the act of making something ready or putting it in order.

See also: preparation, prepared, preparedness, preparing, unprepared.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,445, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.