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Prepare

prəˈpɛr
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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Forberede, Gjør seg klar, Tilrettelegge, Klargjøre

Prepare meanings in Norwegian

Forberede

Example:
I need to prepare dinner for my family.
Jeg må forberede middag til familien min.
She prepared a presentation for the meeting.
Hun forberedte en presentasjon til møtet.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both personal and professional settings when getting ready for an event or task.
Note: Commonly used in contexts involving cooking, events, or tasks that require planning.

Gjør seg klar

Example:
He is preparing himself for the exam.
Han gjør seg klar til eksamen.
They need to prepare themselves for the journey ahead.
De må gjøre seg klare for reisen som kommer.
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation, often related to personal readiness.
Note: This phrase emphasizes mental or emotional readiness rather than physical preparation.

Tilrettelegge

Example:
The teacher prepared the classroom for the students.
Læreren tilrettela klasserommet for elevene.
We need to prepare the environment for the new project.
Vi må tilrettelegge miljøet for det nye prosjektet.
Usage: FormalContext: Commonly used in educational or organizational contexts.
Note: This term often relates to making arrangements or adjustments to facilitate a situation.

Klargjøre

Example:
They are preparing the equipment for the event.
De klargjør utstyret for arrangementet.
I will prepare the documents before the meeting.
Jeg vil klargjøre dokumentene før møtet.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in various situations, often related to logistics or readiness.
Note: This term is often used in contexts where something needs to be made ready for use.

Prepare's synonyms

Arrange

To organize or make preparations for a particular purpose.
Example: I need to arrange all the documents before the deadline.
Note: This synonym focuses on organizing things in a specific order or manner.

Set up

To assemble or prepare something for use or operation.
Example: Let's set up the equipment for the event.
Note: This synonym often implies physically arranging or configuring something for a purpose.

Equip

To provide someone or something with necessary items or skills for a particular task.
Example: We need to equip the team with the necessary tools for the project.
Note: This synonym focuses on providing the necessary tools or resources for a task or activity.

Ready

To make something prepared or suitable for a particular purpose.
Example: Please get the room ready for the guests.
Note: This synonym can refer to making something suitable or prepared, not just for oneself but also for others.

Prepare expressions, common phrases

Get ready

To make the necessary preparations for something.
Example: I need to get ready for the meeting by preparing my presentation.
Note: Similar to 'prepare,' but often implies a sense of readiness or anticipation.

Gear up

To get ready or prepare for a specific task or event.
Example: We need to gear up for the upcoming project deadline.
Note: Conveys a sense of gearing oneself or others up, like putting on equipment for a task.

Set the stage

To create the conditions or environment for something to happen successfully.
Example: Let's set the stage for success by preparing a detailed plan.
Note: Focuses on creating the right conditions rather than just preparing oneself or something specific.

Prime oneself

To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for a demanding situation.
Example: She primed herself for the challenging exam by studying diligently.
Note: Involves mentally preparing oneself, often implying psychological readiness.

Make arrangements

To organize or prepare things in advance for a specific purpose.
Example: I need to make arrangements for my trip before I leave.
Note: Focuses on organizing or planning rather than the general act of preparation.

Lay the groundwork

To establish a foundation or preliminary basis for something to develop.
Example: We must lay the groundwork for the new project before we start.
Note: Emphasizes establishing a foundation or basis, often for future actions or developments.

Ready oneself

To prepare oneself physically or mentally for a specific task or event.
Example: He readied himself for the competition by practicing every day.
Note: Focuses on preparing oneself, often implying a state of readiness or completion.

Prepare everyday (slang) expressions

Get one's act together

This slang term means to organize oneself and be prepared or ready to handle a task or situation effectively.
Example: You need to get your act together if you want to succeed in this project.
Note: The focus is on being organized and ready rather than simply preparing.

Shape up

To improve one's behavior, performance, or readiness in response to a warning or criticism.
Example: You better shape up or you'll never pass the exam.
Note: It implies the need for improvement or readiness in a more urgent or serious manner.

Square away

To organize or arrange things in a proper or orderly manner in preparation for an event or task.
Example: Let's square away all the details before the meeting.
Note: It emphasizes the aspect of arranging things neatly or correctly.

Hone in on

To focus on improving a specific skill or aspect in preparation for something.
Example: I need to hone in on my presentation skills before the conference.
Note: It suggests a more targeted and specific approach to preparation.

Wallop into shape

To vigorously work on getting oneself physically or mentally ready for an upcoming challenge or event.
Example: I need to wallop into shape before the big game.
Note: It conveys a sense of urgency and determination in readiness.

Buff up

To enhance or improve something, usually one's skills or qualifications, in preparation for a specific purpose.
Example: I need to buff up my resume for the job interview.
Note: It suggests a focus on improving aspects to make them more attractive or impressive.

Groom oneself

To prepare oneself through learning, training, or refining skills to be suitable for a particular role or position.
Example: She's been grooming herself for the leadership role for years.
Note: It implies ongoing effort and development to become suitable for a specific role or goal.

Prepare - Examples

She spent all morning preparing the presentation for the meeting.
Hun tilbrakte hele morgenen med å forberede presentasjonen til møtet.
He needs to prepare for his exam next week.
Han må forberede seg til eksamen neste uke.
The chef is preparing a special dish for tonight's dinner.
Kokken forbereder en spesiell rett til kveldens middag.

Prepare grammar

Prepare - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: prepare
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): prepared
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): preparing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): prepares
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): prepare
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): prepare
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Prepare Contains 2 syllables: pre • pare
Phonetic transcription: pri-ˈper
pre pare , pri ˈper (The red syllable is stressed)

Prepare - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Prepare: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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