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Definition of preparing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
general readinessRare in the process of getting readyRare
- The team is preparing for the big game.
2.
readyingRare making ready for use or actionRare
- She was busy preparing the room for guests.
Origin of preparing
Latin, prae (before) + parare (make ready)
Terms with preparing included in their meaning
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cooking
the process of preparing food by heating
home
room for preparing and cooking food
prepared food
the result of preparing food using heat
cooking
set of instructions for preparing a dish
preparing
give someone a warm tub soak
agriculture
process of growing, raising and preparing edible items for people or animals
coffee
related to the process of preparing coffee
cooking
fire used for preparing food
meal prep
preparing meals in advance to freeze
start acting
start doing something after waiting or preparing
cooking
knife used for preparing food in the kitchen
kitchen
sink in a kitchen for washing dishes and preparing food
healthcare
health professional preparing and dispensing medications
cooking guide
book containing instructions for preparing various dishes
food
related to the process of preparing tea
education
place or program where people learn practical skills for preparing food
business
group of employees who work in a kitchen preparing food and cleaning
publishing
preparing text for publication by correcting errors
education
private school preparing students for college
food
work in the trade of preparing and selling meat
food
oil safe for people to eat or use in preparing food
industry
industry of preparing and serving food and drinks
education
introductory course preparing for advanced studies
real estate
preparing and decorating a residence to attract potential buyers
Examples of preparing in a sentence
She is preparing to move to a new city. The chef was preparing the ingredients. They were preparing the stage for the performance.
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- French:en préparation, préparatoire, ...
- German:vorbereitend, bereitstellend, ...
- Italian:in preparazione, allestendo, ...
- Spanish:alistándose, alistando, ...
- Portuguese:em preparação, preparando, ...
- Chinese:准备中的, 预备, ...
- Japanese:準備中の, 準備する, ...
- Arabic:قَيْد الإعداد, مُسْتَعِدّ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְכּוֹנֵן, מֵכִין, ...
- Russian:готовящийся, готовить, ...
- Ukrainian:підготовчий, готуючи, ...
- Hindi:तैयार हो रहा, तैयार करना, ...
Definition of prepare - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
foodtr. make ready for eating or drinkingtr.
- He prepared a delicious meal for dinner.
2.
self readinessintr. make oneself ready for somethingintr.
- She prepared for the exam all night.
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.
5.
preparationtr. equip or outfit for an expeditiontr.
- They prepared the team for the mountain climb.
6.
synthesizetr. produce by combining elementstr.
- The chemist prepared the solution in the lab.
Expressions with prepare
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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.
Teachers prepare students for real-world challenges. They prepared the equipment for the Arctic journey. We must prepare the supplies for the desert trek. She prepared the compound by mixing two chemicals. The team prepared a new alloy for the experiment.
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- French:préparer, se préparer, ...
- German:zubereiten, herrichten, ...
- Italian:preparare, prepararsi, ...
- Spanish:preparar, prepararse, ...
- Portuguese:preparar, preparar-se, ...
- Chinese:准备, 预备, ...
- Japanese:準備する, 整える, ...
- Arabic:حَضَّرَ, استعد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָכִין, לְהִתְכּוֹנֵן, ...
- Russian:приготовить, готовиться, ...
- Ukrainian:готувати, готуватися, ...
- Hindi:बनाना, तैयारी करना, ...
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