Prepare Definition
prepare
verb
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
- prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"
- to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"
- arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- educate for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior"
- create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"
- lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord; "prepare the discord in bar 139"
- undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession; "She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid"
"Prepare" in song lyrics
See how prepare is used in real songs:
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"Yo, that's the evening wear, cuz out here you must prepare"
All City — Afta Hourz -
"I'ma soldier in the struggle just tryin to prepare"
The Beatnuts f/ Cheryl 'Pepsi' Riley, Dead Prez — Look Around -
"Prepare"
The Beatnuts — However Whenever (You Want It)
Words that rhyme with prepare
Usage tips for "prepare"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "prepare" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for prepare to find words that pair well.