Prepare
/prɪˈpɛər/noun
To make ready for use or consideration.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'prepare' is 'parare', meaning 'to make ready', often used in ancient rituals to summon or invoke powerful energies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*per-
“to lead or take, often implying preparation or readiness.”
Latin
Latin
parare
“to make ready, to prepare, especially for a specific purpose or event.”
Old French
Old French
preparer
“to make ready, to arrange beforehand.”
Middle English
Middle English
preparen
“to prepare, to set in order, often for a feast or gathering.”
Modern English
English
prepare
“to make or become ready for use or consideration.”