prepared

/prɪˈpɛrd/
verbIntermediate made ready for use or action
general

to make ready or arrange something in advance

The team prepared their presentation for the meeting.

The team made their presentation ready for the meeting.

He prepared his speech carefully before the conference.

He arranged his speech thoroughly before the conference.

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Commonly used with 'for' to indicate the purpose of preparation.

general

to get someone ready for a particular situation or event

The coach prepared the players for the championship game.

The coach got the players ready for the championship game.

She prepared her students for the upcoming exam.

She got her students ready for the upcoming exam.

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Often used in educational or training contexts.

Collocations

prepared forready for a specific situationwell-preparedthoroughly ready or organizedprepared statementa written or rehearsed statement

Related Phrases

prepared tophrase
willing or ready to do something
preparednessphrase
the state of being ready or prepared

💡Pro Tip

Common Collocations

'Prepared for' is a common collocation, indicating readiness for a specific situation or event.

Gold Rule

Usage in Formal Contexts

'Prepared' is often used in formal or professional settings, such as business, education, and event planning.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'preparen', from Old French 'preparer', from Latin 'praeparare' meaning 'to prepare beforehand'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, education, and event planning. Can also be used in everyday situations.

Word Breakdown

pre-
beforehand
prefix
+
-pared
to make ready
root
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