prepared
prɪˈpɛrd
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Definition of prepared - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
made in advancemade earlier for later use
  • She had prepared meals for the week..
prearranged ready
2.
readinessready for a coming situation, having needed training or information
  • She was prepared for the interview after weeks of study.
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dressed very elegantly
He arrived at the party prepared to the nines.
ready to deal with something
You should always be prepared for emergencies.
ready to face the most difficult situation
She was prepared for the worst after hearing the news.
mustard spread, mixed and packaged for immediate use
She added prepared mustard to the sandwich for extra bite.
feeling ready despite doubts about full readiness
I'm as prepared as I'll ever be for the exam.
not ready for something, sometimes because of surprise
He was ill-prepared for the sudden test.

Origin of prepared

Latin, praeparare (to make ready)

Terms with prepared included in their meaning

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food occasion
food prepared and eaten at a specific time
readyadj.
preparation
prepared for immediate action or use
preparation
be prepared for something
bedn.
gardening
prepared area where plants are grown
prepared food
the result of preparing food using heat
food
type of prepared food served as part of a meal
food
specific types of food prepared in a particular way
prepared
ready to do something soon

Examples of prepared in a sentence

  • Prepared ingredients make cooking easier.
  • I felt prepared for the exam after weeks of revision.
  • Make sure you’re prepared for sudden weather changes in the mountains.

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  1. French:préparé, prêt, ...
  2. German:vorbereitet, gerüstet, ...
  3. Italian:preparato, addestrato, ...
  4. Spanish:listo, dispuesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparado, ...
  6. Chinese:预先准备的, 有准备的, ...
  7. Japanese:準備された, 準備ができている, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدّ, مُسْتَعِدّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּכָן, עָרוּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:подготовленный, готовый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підготовлений, налаштований, ...
  12. Hindi:पहले से तैयार, तैयार, ...
prepare
prɪˈpɛər

Definition of prepare - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
foodtr.make ready for eating or drinkingtr.
  • He prepared a delicious meal for dinner.
cook make ready
2.
self readinessintr.make oneself ready for somethingintr.
  • She prepared for the exam all night.
equip prime ready
3.
advance setuptr./intr.get ready, arrange or design ahead for later usetr./intr.
  • We advance setup the room before the guests arrive.
4.
educationtr.educate for a future role or functiontr.
  • The course prepares students for the workforce.
educate train
5.
preparationtr.equip or outfit for an expeditiontr.
  • They prepared the team for the mountain climb.
equip outfit
6.
synthesizetr.produce by combining elementstr.
  • The chemist prepared the solution in the lab.
create formulate synthesize
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clear obstacles to facilitate a process
The team prepared the way for the project's success.
do preliminary work for future success
We need to prepare the ground for the new project.
make ready or suitable in advance for a specific purpose or event
They had to prepare for the annual conference..
make plans or arrangements for what is to come
She decided to prepare for the future by saving money.
get ready before needed
We need to prepare in advance for the meeting.
get ready for death or a final reckoning
He knew it was time to prepare to meet his Maker.

Origin of prepare

Latin, prae (before) + parare (to make ready)

Examples of prepare in a sentence

  • The chef prepared the fish with great skill.
  • He prepared to face the challenges ahead.
  • They prepared themselves for the long journey.
  • We must prepare detailed budgets before submitting the proposal.
  • She began to prepare meals in advance for the busy week.
  • This program prepares young leaders for community service.

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  1. French:préparer, se préparer, ...
  2. German:zubereiten, herrichten, ...
  3. Italian:preparare, prepararsi, ...
  4. Spanish:preparar, prepararse, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparar, preparar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:准备, 预备, ...
  7. Japanese:準備する, 整える, ...
  8. Arabic:حَضَّرَ, استعد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָכִין, לְהִתְכּוֹנֵן, ...
  10. Russian:приготовить, готовиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:готувати, готуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:बनाना, तैयारी करना, ...

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