transitive verb prepared -·pared′, preparing -·par′·ing

1. to make ready, usually for a specific purpose; make suitable; fit; adapt; train
2. to make receptive; dispose; accustom to prepare someone for bad news
3. to equip or furnish with necessary provisions, accessories, etc.; fit out to prepare an expedition
4. to put together or make out of ingredients, parts, etc., or according to a plan or formula; compound to prepare dinner or a medicine
5. Music to use (a dissonant tone) in preparation

Etymology: ME preparen < MFr preparer < L praeparare < prae-, before (see pre-) + parare, to set in order, get ready, akin to parere, to bring forth, bear (see -parous)

intransitive verb

1. to make things ready
2. to make oneself ready