Preparing: meaning, definitions and examples
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preparing
[ prɪˈpɛːrɪŋ ]
for an event
make (something) ready for use or consideration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- she was busy preparing the meal
- they spent the morning preparing for the conference
for an action
make (someone) ready or able to do or deal with something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- the course prepares students for a career in marketing
- the training prepares employees for new challenges
organizing
the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.
Synonyms
arrangement, planning, readiness
Examples of usage
- the preparation of a draft contract
- the preparation of a meal
Translations
Translations of the word "preparing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preparando
🇮🇳 तैयारी कर रहा है
🇩🇪 vorbereitend
🇮🇩 mempersiapkan
🇺🇦 підготовка
🇵🇱 przygotowanie
🇯🇵 準備中 (じゅんびちゅう)
🇫🇷 préparant
🇪🇸 preparando
🇹🇷 hazırlık
🇰🇷 준비하는 중 (junbihaneun jung)
🇸🇦 تحضير
🇨🇿 příprava
🇸🇰 príprava
🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)
🇸🇮 pripravljanje
🇮🇸 undirbúningur
🇰🇿 дайындау
🇬🇪 მომზადება
🇦🇿 hazırlıq
🇲🇽 preparando
Word origin
The word 'preparing' originates from the Middle English 'preparen', from Old French 'preparer', from Latin 'praeparare', from 'prae' meaning 'before' + 'parare' meaning 'make ready'. The concept of preparing has always been essential for human survival and progress, as it involves getting ready for future events, tasks, or challenges.
See also: preparation, prepare, prepared, preparedness, unprepared.