ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PREPARE
From Latin praeparāre, from prae before + parāre to make ready.
WHAT DOES PREPARE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of prepare in the English dictionary
The first definition of prepare in the dictionary is to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. Other definition of prepare is to put together using parts or ingredients; compose or construct. Prepare is also to equip or outfit, as for an expedition.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PREPARE
PRESENT
Present
I prepare
you prepare
he/she/it prepares
we prepare
you prepare
they prepare
Present continuous
I am preparing
you are preparing
he/she/it is preparing
we are preparing
you are preparing
they are preparing
Present perfect
I have prepared
you have prepared
he/she/it has prepared
we have prepared
you have prepared
they have prepared
Present perfect continuous
I have been preparing
you have been preparing
he/she/it has been preparing
we have been preparing
you have been preparing
they have been preparing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I prepared
you prepared
he/she/it prepared
we prepared
you prepared
they prepared
Past continuous
I was preparing
you were preparing
he/she/it was preparing
we were preparing
you were preparing
they were preparing
Past perfect
I had prepared
you had prepared
he/she/it had prepared
we had prepared
you had prepared
they had prepared
Past perfect continuous
I had been preparing
you had been preparing
he/she/it had been preparing
we had been preparing
you had been preparing
they had been preparing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will prepare
you will prepare
he/she/it will prepare
we will prepare
you will prepare
they will prepare
Future continuous
I will be preparing
you will be preparing
he/she/it will be preparing
we will be preparing
you will be preparing
they will be preparing
Future perfect
I will have prepared
you will have prepared
he/she/it will have prepared
we will have prepared
you will have prepared
they will have prepared
Future perfect continuous
I will have been preparing
you will have been preparing
he/she/it will have been preparing
we will have been preparing
you will have been preparing
they will have been preparing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would prepare
you would prepare
he/she/it would prepare
we would prepare
you would prepare
they would prepare
Conditional continuous
I would be preparing
you would be preparing
he/she/it would be preparing
we would be preparing
you would be preparing
they would be preparing
Conditional perfect
I would have prepare
you would have prepare
he/she/it would have prepare
we would have prepare
you would have prepare
they would have prepare
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been preparing
you would have been preparing
he/she/it would have been preparing
we would have been preparing
you would have been preparing
they would have been preparing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you prepare
we let´s prepare
you prepare
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
preparing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PREPARE»
The term «prepare» is very widely used and occupies the
5.012 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «PREPARE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
prepare.
We accept it because we have seen the vision. We know that we cannot reap the harvest, but we hope that we may so well prepare the land and so diligently sow the seed that our successors may gather the ripened grain.
I suspect that many of the great cultural shifts that prepare the way for political change are largely aesthetic. A Buick radiator grille is as much a political statement as a Rolls Royce radiator grille, one enshrining a machine aesthetic driven by a populist optimism, the other enshrining a hierarchical and exclusive social order.
Schools are not intended to moralize a wicked world, but to impart knowledge and develop intelligence, with only two social aims in mind: prepare to take on one's share in the world's work, and perhaps in addition, lend a hand in improving society, after schooling is done.
These children should be enrolled in Independent Living programs designed by state and local governments to prepare them to enter the workplace, or attend college, and successfully manage their lives.
I tell young people to prepare themselves as best they can for a world that grows more challenging every day-get the best education they can, and couple that education with real-life experience in social justice work.
The most important American addition to the World Experience was the simple surprising fact of America. We have helped prepare mankind for all its later surprises.
I taught English and history, so my education for that really helped prepare me for writing historical fiction.
Switching from one career to another can be scary, but it also can be a thrilling experience. Look at it as an opportunity to really go after what you want to accomplish in life and make a difference in the world. The key is to take small, conscious steps and prepare yourself for a successful transition.
You have the ability to choose which way you want to go. You have to believe great things are going to happen in your life. Do everything you can - prepare, pray and achieve - to make it happen.
You don't buy experience at the pharmacy. You acquire it through games over time. Every player must go through that, but when the federation hired me, they told me they wanted new players and young players who will prepare for the future.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREPARE»
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prepare in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
prepare and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to
prepare for the Test of English for International ...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOEIC TEST TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3RD EDITION In-depth Preparation Includes Six full-length model tests All questions answered and explained Exercises to improve your English comprehension, ...
2
How to
Prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering, FE/EIT Exam
This is the most comprehensive review available in a single volume, providing preparation for the day-long, two-part exam given to certify licensed engineers
3
How to
Prepare for the IELTS with Audio CD: International ...
The manual also offers four practice tests with answers, and listening and reading modules with answer keys. (back cover) Choose Barron's Method for Test Success on the IELTS This comprehensive test preparation manual with audio compact ...
4
The
Prepare Curriculum: Teaching Prosocial Competencies
This well-researched manual has been significantly revised and expanded to include new and updated materials, procedures, and 93 supplementary exercises.
Arnold P. Goldstein, 1999
5
How to
Prepare for the SAT
Contains six practice exams with answers and explanations, vocabulary flash cards, and math and verbal skills reviews. (back cover) Choose Barron's Method for Test Success on the SAT Read and understand the authors' overview of the SAT Take ...
Sharon Weiner Green, Ira K. Wolf, 2006
6
How to
Prepare a Business Plan: Create Your Strategy; ...
How to Prepare a Business Plan explains the whole process in accessible language and includes guidance on: producing cash flow forecasts and sample business plans; expanding a business; planning the borrowing; and monitoring business ...
7
How to
Prepare for the Michigan Test Battery
Helps foreign-speaking students prepare for tests of their English comprehension, proficiency, and composition with sample exercises
8
How to
Prepare Bible Messages
Story Behind the Book When this book was originally published in 1969, James Braga understood that in order for God’s Word to impact His sheep in a life-changing way, the messenger had to do his job exceedingly well.
9
Barron's how to
Prepare for the TOEFL
Reviews the material covered in each section of the TOEFL, and provides eight full-length model tests.
10
How to Write and
Prepare Training Materials
This handbook is packed with highly practical advice to help trainers ensure their training materials are as effective as possible.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREPARE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
prepare is used in the context of the following news items.
England use cannabis lamps to prepare Edgbaston pitch ahead of …
Barwell told Sportsmail last week that he will prepare a 'good quality' Test pitch with plenty for batsmen and bowlers' and he was certainly not ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
As Oil Prices Slide Investors Prepare To Buy
Unless you've been living in a cave for the past year, you know that the price of crude oil has plummeted. At under $50 per barrel (WTI Crude), ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Manchester City prepare £40m Kevin De Bruyne opening bid
Manchester City are poised to make an opening £40 million offer for Kevin De Bruyne after Txiki Begiristain spent last weekend holding talks ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
BBH London, Clarks 'Prepare for Awesome'
BBH London launched a back-to-school campaign for shoe brand Clarks that mixes live action footage and animation to show how the client ... «AgencySpy, Jul 15»
Newcastle prepare £13.25m bid for Chelsea target Charlie Austin
STEVE McCLAREN is keen not to have to give Charlie Austin the cold shoulder as Newcastle prepare to take their summer spending to ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Researchers identify protein in mice that helps prepare for healthy …
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a protein that plays a vital role in healthy egg-sperm union in mice. The protein ... «National Institutes of Health, Jul 15»
Astros bump Taylor Swift to prepare for postseason run
Remember when everybody (Ok, it was me) made fun of the Astros because nobody thought it was likely they would make such a run. «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Prepare for major selloff in China ETFs at US market open
There's no escaping the Chinese market bloodbath on Monday, and investors should brace for havoc in U.S.-listed funds and stocks linked to ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
'Good Faith Estimate' could prepare you for huge medical bills
OKLAHOMA CITY — Most Americans think their biggest lifetime purchase will be there their home. But, a growing number of patients are facing ... «kfor.com, Jul 15»
Athletes prepare for Kensington Lions All-Star Classic
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– On Monday night some of the best high school football players in Western New York from the graduating class of 2015 ... «wivb.com, Jul 15»
