prepare

v.

1. To make oneself ready

   get ready, foresee, arrange, make preparations, make arrangements, fit, adapt, qualify, put in order, adjust, set one's house in order, prime, fix, settle, fabricate, appoint, furnish, elaborate, perfect, develop, prepare the ground, lay the foundations, block out, roughhew, smooth the way, man, arm, set for, cut out, warm up, lay the groundwork, contrive, devise, lay by, lay in, make provision, put in readiness, build up, provide, provide for, provide against, make snug, clear the decks, hold oneself in readiness, be prepared, be ready; see also anticipate 2, plan 1.

2. To make other persons or things ready

   outfit, equip, fit out; see provide 1.

3. To cook and serve

   fix, make, cook, concoct, dress, brew; see also cook, serve 4.