Words / A2

pri-PAIR/prɪˈpeə/

To prepare is to make ready. Prepare a meal. Prepare for an exam. Preparation is the noun. Get ready is more informal. Prepare someone for something = help them get ready.

Meaning

To make something ready, or to get ready.

Examples

• “She prepared a simple meal.”
• “She prepared a list of questions.”
• “We need to prepare for tomorrow.”

Good to know

prepare + noun. prepare for + event. Informal: get ready.

Near in meaning

get ready

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