Pronunciation

/preɪˈper/

Definitions

Noun

• Preparation: The act or process of making something ready or suitable for use. Example: “She spent hours preparing for the exam.”
• Cook: A dish that is ready to be served or eaten after being prepared. Example: “The chef prepared a delicious pasta dish.”
• Disposition: Mental state or readiness for action. Example: “His calm preparation for the challenge showed his good disposition.”

Verb

• To prepare: To get ready or make something ready for a particular purpose or event. Example: “She’s preparing a presentation for the meeting.”
• To cook: To process food by applying heat, often in a kitchen. Example: “He prepared a hearty meal for the family.”
• To equip: To make someone or something ready with necessary tools or supplies. Example: “They prepared the team with new equipment.”

Adjective

• Prepared: Ready or having done the necessary groundwork. Example: “The hiker was well-prepared for the long hike.”
• Ready-made: Finished and immediately usable without further preparation. Example: “I bought a few ready-made meals for busy days.”

Adverb

• Preparatory: Beforehand or in advance of something. Example: “The preparatory work for the project began months ago.”

Phrases

• “Prepare for a task” means to get ready to undertake it.
• “Prepare oneself” implies getting mentally or emotionally ready.
• “Prepare a recipe” involves gathering ingredients and steps to cook a meal.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was diligently preparing her garden for spring planting.”
• Verb: “The chef prepared the fish by cleaning and marinating it.”
• Adjective: “The well-prepared students felt confident before the exam.”
• Adverb: “His preparatory lectures were very informative.”

Synonyms

• Ready
• Preparedness
• Getting ready
• Tidy
• Organized
• Cooked
• Marinated
• Set
• Equipped