The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Prepare \Pre*pare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prepare?; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Preparing.] [F. pr['e]parer, L. praeparare; prae
   before + parare to make ready. See Pare.]
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   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.
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            Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light.
                                                  --Dryden.
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   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.
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            That they may prepare a city for habitation. --Ps.
                                                  cvii. 36
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   Syn: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form;
        make; make; ready.
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