prepare

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.
  • verb: to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: provide, preparation, framed

Examples

  • We don't have much more time to 'prepare' ourselves 'for' their arrival.

  • They'll be arriving soon. We don't have much more time to 'prepare'.

  • He 'prepares for' games by studying tapes of the opposing team.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That'll cost you. A lawyer. A bunch of ball-washing bastards! I suppose I could set it up for you. That would save you some money. You get the forms, I'll prepare them... ...nearly free of charge. I'd only ask three beers apiece for each of my coworkers. "Coworkers." That's rich! (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) cost me two packs of cigarettes. He never made a sound. Tier north, clear count! Tier north, clear count. Tier south, clear. Prepare to roll out. Roll out! Are you going to eat that? I hadn't planned on it. Do you mind? That's nice and ripe. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption