A1verb 1K

Prepare

🇬🇧 UK /["/prɪˈpeə(r)/","/prɪˈpeəz/","/prɪˈpeəd/","/prɪˈpeərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prɪˈper/","/prɪˈperz/","/prɪˈperd/","/prɪˈperɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Prepare

to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something

In simple words: to get ready for something

Prepare in a sentence

• I need to prepare a presentation for the meeting tomorrow.
• She likes to prepare meals for her family on weekends.
• Please prepare the documents before our appointment.
• He is trying to prepare himself for the upcoming exam.
• The teachers will prepare the students for the test.

How to use Prepare

Use 'prepare' when talking about making arrangements or getting things ready. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English, but can be less formal in casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

prepare + object

Memory hint

Think of a chef preparing a meal in a busy kitchen.

Related words

Collocations with Prepare

• adequately
• properly
• fully
• help (somebody)
• help (somebody) to
• need to
• according to
• for
• prepare for the worst
• time to prepare (something)
• adequately
• properly
• fully
• help (somebody)
• help (somebody) to
• need to
• according to
• for
• prepare for the worst
• time to prepare (something)
• adequately
• properly
• fully
• help (somebody)
• help (somebody) to
• need to
• according to
• for
• prepare for the worst
• time to prepare (something)

Synonyms for Prepare

• get ready
• arrange
• organize
• plan
• setup

Opposites of Prepare

• neglect
• ignore

Common mistakes with Prepare

• 'Prepare' does not need 'for' after it when stating what is being prepared.
• Confused with 'prepare to' (which means to get ready) vs 'prepare for' (which means to make preparations for something).
• 'Preparation' is the noun form, but learners often incorrectly use 'preparation' instead of 'prepare'.

Frequently asked questions about Prepare

What does Prepare mean?

to get ready for something

What is the definition of Prepare?

to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something

How do you use Prepare in a sentence?

I need to prepare a presentation for the meeting tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Prepare?

She likes to prepare meals for her family on weekends.

What are synonyms for Prepare?

Common alternatives include get ready, arrange, organize, plan, setup.

What is the opposite of Prepare?

Opposite meanings include neglect, ignore.

What words go with Prepare?

It commonly pairs with adequately, properly, fully, help (somebody), help (somebody) to, need to, according to, for, prepare for the worst, time to prepare (something), adequately, properly, fully, help (somebody), help (somebody) to, need to, according to, for, prepare for the worst, time to prepare (something), adequately, properly, fully, help (somebody), help (somebody) to, need to, according to, for, prepare for the worst, time to prepare (something).

What are common mistakes when using Prepare?

'Prepare' does not need 'for' after it when stating what is being prepared. Confused with 'prepare to' (which means to get ready) vs 'prepare for' (which means to make preparations for something). 'Preparation' is the noun form, but learners often incorrectly use 'preparation' instead of 'prepare'.

How do you pronounce Prepare?

US: /["/prɪˈper/","/prɪˈperz/","/prɪˈperd/","/prɪˈperɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈpeə(r)/","/prɪˈpeəz/","/prɪˈpeəd/","/prɪˈpeərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Prepare?

Use 'prepare' when talking about making arrangements or getting things ready. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English, but can be less formal in casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Prepare?

"Prepare" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.