prepared

Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  2. verb prepare for eating by applying heat
  3. verb to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

Etymology

From prepare + -ed.

Synonyms

fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
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Narrower (hyponyms)
mount, set up, winterize, brace, fix, provide

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