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/prɪˈpeə/

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Translation

To get something or someone ready before it is needed.

Word origin

From Latin praeparare, made from prae ('before') and parare ('to make ready').

Origin
Latin
Root
praeparare

Grammar

Verb typeregular (prepare, prepares, prepared)

Examples

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"Prepare" means to get the meal ready.

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"Prepares" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Prepared" is the past form of "prepare".

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This word is part of lesson 15.