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PREPARE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Prepare.

How to pronounce prepare:

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Prepare - as a verb

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Example: "Get the children ready for school!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13gear upready9set3set up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare for eating by applying heat

Example: "Cook me dinner, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cook10fix13make10ready9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

Example: "Prepare a report"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arrange by systematic planning and united effort

Example: "Machinate a plot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devise10get upmachinate16organise9organize18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
initiate8pioneer9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Educate for a future role or function

Example: "He is grooming his son to become his successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groom8train5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
educate10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Create by training and teaching

Example: "The old master is training world-class violinists"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
develop13educate10train5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instruct10learn5teach10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

Example: "Prepare the discord in bar 139"

Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

Example: "She is training to be a teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
train5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
learn5read5study9take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare - as a noun

Preparation

Example Sentences

"I need to prepare dinner for tonight."
"He always prepares his presentations in advance."
"We need to prepare a budget for next year."
"I need to prepare my suitcase for the trip."
"I need to prepare for my upcoming exam."
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Word Game Points

Is PREPARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prepare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREPARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PREPARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prepare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREPARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PREPARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prepare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREPARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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