'Preparing' definitions:

Definition of 'Preparing'

From: GCIDE
  • Prepare \Pre*pare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepare?}; p. pr. & vb. n. Preparing.] [F. pr['e]parer, L. praeparare; prae before + parare to make ready. See Pare.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • That they may prepare a city for habitation. --Ps. cvii. 36 [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form; make; make; ready. [1913 Webster]

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