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De - Pt| English Dictionary: preparing | by the DICT Development Group |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Prepare \Pre*pare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepare[?]}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Preparing}.] [F. pr[82]parer, L. praeparare; prae before + parare to make ready. See {Pare}.] 1. To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; to make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to prepare ground for seed; to prepare a lesson. Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light. --Dryden. 2. To procure as suitable or necessary; to get ready; to provide; as, to prepare ammunition and provisions for troops; to prepare ships for defence; to prepare an entertainment. --Milton. That they may prepare a city for habitation. --Ps. cvii. 36 Syn: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready. | |
