v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Prepared p. pr. & vb. n. Preparing. ] [ F. préparer, 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 ]