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Prepare your materials before class begins.
What does Prepare mean?
get ready ahead of time.
Dictionary definition
To get ready for something by planning, organizing, or practicing first.
Example sentences
Prepare in a sentence
medium
We prepared for the quiz by reviewing notes.
hard
Athletes prepare with routines that build skill and calm.
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What does prepare mean?
Prepare means get ready ahead of time.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses prepare correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to prepare?
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Prepare
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prih · pair · strongest beat: pair
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WordPrepare.
Partverb.
MeaningPrepare means get ready ahead of time.
ExampleExample: Prepare your materials before class begins.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- prih · pair
- Strongest beat
- pair
- Ending
- pair
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pair.
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Word family
Prepare word family
Base word
prepare
noun
preparation
The work done to get ready.
verb
prepares
Third-person singular form.
verb
prepared
Past-tense form.
verb
preparing
Present participle form.
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Hint for students
get ready ahead of time.
Common mix-up
Prepare is not the same as neglect. Prepare means get ready ahead of time.
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Read this model sentence: We prepared for the quiz by reviewing notes. Clue words: prepared, quiz, reviewing. Underline clue words that show why prepare fits instead of neglect. Now write one new sentence that shows prepare without using the word prepare. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show prepare?
Teacher prompt
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