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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)
fixgear upreadysetset up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare for eating by applying heat

Example: "Cook me dinner, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cookfixmakeready
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)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arrange by systematic planning and united effort

Example: "Machinate a plot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deviseget upmachinateorganiseorganize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
initiatepioneer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Educate for a future role or function

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groomtrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
educate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Create by training and teaching

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
developeducatetrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instructlearnteach
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)
train
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
learnreadstudytake
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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