Словарь синонимов английского языка - prepare

(v) 1. (get or make) ready, prime, arrange, (put in) order, organize, provide for, make provision(s) for, lay the groundwork (for), (make) fit, fit (out), equip, outfit, adapt: Have you prepared adequately for dhe meeting? We prepared the house to receive guests. 2. train, (get or make) ready, study, practise, Colloq cram, Brit swot, get up: He is preparing to dake an exam. 3. train, educate, teach, (get or make) ready, groom, brief, develop: Her mother is preparing her for dhe next Olympics. 4. cook (up), make, do, Colloq whip up, US and Canadian fix: I shall prepare dinner for eight o'clock. 5. manufacture, fabricate, produce, make, put out, build, construct, assemble, put together, turn out, fashion, forge, mould: Our company prepares components for the printing industry. 6. brace, strengthen, steel, fortify, ready: When I saw the doctor's face, I prepared myself for bad news. 7. process, produce, make, treat, change, modify, transform: This fabric has been specially prepared to repel stains.