Preparing

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Prepare \Pre*pare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepare?}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Preparing}.] [F. pr['e]parer, L. praeparare; prae
     before + parare to make ready. See {Pare}.]
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     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.
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              Our souls, not yet prepared for upper light.
                                                    --Dryden.
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     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.
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              That they may prepare a city for habitation. --Ps.
                                                    cvii. 36
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     Syn: To fit; adjust; adapt; qualify; equip; provide; form;
          make; make; ready.
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