prepared

transitive verb prepared, preparing

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

intransitive verb

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