prepare

Definitions of prepare in various dictionaries:

verb - make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

verb - prepare for eating by applying heat

verb - to prepare verb ally, either for written or spoken delivery

verb - arrange by systematic planning and united effort

verb - educate for a future role or function

verb - create by training and teaching

verb - lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

verb - undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion: The teacher prepared the students for the exams.

To put together or make by combining various elements or ingredients; manufacture or compound: prepared a meal; prepared the lecture.

To fit out; equip: prepared the ship for an arctic expedition.

To lead up to and soften (a dissonance or its impact) by means of preparation.

To make things or oneself ready.

To study or complete a course of study at a preparatory school.

verb - to put in proper condition or readiness

PREPARE - A prepared piano is a piano that has had its sound altered by placing objects (called preparations) on or between the strings....