Prepare (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prepare&unr_; (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Preparing.] [F. préparer, L. praeparare; prae before + parare to make ready. See Pare.]
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1. 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.
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Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light. Dryden.
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2. 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. Milton.
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That they may prepare a city for habitation. Ps. cvii. 36
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Syn. -- To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready.
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Prepare, n. Preparation. [Obs.] Shak.
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