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prepare

pre.pare \pri-'pa(*)r, -'pe(*)r\ vb [ME preparen, fr. MF preparer, fr. L 
   praeparare, fr. prae-] pre- + parare to procure, prepare - more at PARE 1: 
   to make ready {prepared her gradually for the shocking news}  2: to procure 
   as suitable or necessary : PROVIDE  3a: to put together : COMPOUND {~ a 
   vaccine ~ a pres cription} 3b: to put into written form  1: to get ready  
   2: to arrange things in readiness  - pre.par.er n