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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Prepare (); p. pr. & vb. n.Preparing.] [F. prparer, L. praeparare; prae before + parare to make ready. See Pare.] 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. Prepare" (), v. i. 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. Prepare" n.Preparation. [Obs.] Shak. スポンサード リンク
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