Definition of: prepare

(pri·pâr′) v. ·pared, ·par·ing v.t.
1. To make ready, fit, or qualified; put in readiness.
2. To provide with what is needed; outfit; equip: to prepare an expedition.
3. To bring to a state of completeness, as a meal, lesson, or prescription.
4. Music To introduce by a preliminary note or notes.
—v.i.
5. To make preparations; get ready. [<F préparer <L praeparare <prae- before + parare make ready]
—pre·par·ed·ly (pri·pâr′id·lē) adverb
—pre·par′er noun