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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.] [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

That they may prepare a city for habitation.— Ps. cvii. 36[1913 Webster]

Syn: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready. [1913 Webster]

Prepare \Pre*pare"\, v. i.

1.To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion. "Bid them prepare for dinner." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2.To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death. [1913 Webster]

Prepare \Pre*pare"\, n. Preparation. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]