noun preparation.
2. prepare ·impf & ·p.p. of prepare.
3. prepare ·vi to make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion.
4. prepare ·vi to make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death.
5. prepare ·vt 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.
6. prepare ·vt 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.