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