prepare
gb/pɹipˈɛɹ/ us/pɹipˈɛɹ/
A2
Inglés
~ 700
előkészít, elkészít, felkészül, előre elkészít, előre kikészít, előre összekészít
VERBO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
to prepare [something] for [purpose/event]
She prepared the room for the guests.
Előkészítette a szobát a vendégeknek.
The chef prepared a delicious dinner.
A séf finom vacsorát készített.
We need to prepare the documents before the meeting.
He prepared the equipment for the experiment.
They prepared the stage for the performance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I prepared my bag for school.
Előkészítettem az iskolatáskámat.
She prepared lunch for her family.
Ebédet készített a családjának.
We prepared the table for dinner.
He prepared his clothes for the trip.
They prepared the garden for planting.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prepare' with 'repair'. 'Prepare' means to make ready, while 'repair' means to fix something broken.
Significado
Make something ready
Colocaciones
prepare a meal
|prepare a report
|prepare for battle
|prepare the ground
|prepare the room
Sinónimos
ready (More informal and often used as an adjective rather than a verb.)
|
arrange (Implies organizing components rather than fully making ready.)
Antónimos
neglect (Implies failing to make necessary preparations.)
|
ignore (Implies intentionally not preparing.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To get something ready to use or to happen.
To make something ready for use, action, or an event.
VERBO
B1
2
felkészül
B1
Patrón de uso:
to prepare (oneself) for [something]
She prepared herself for the interview.
Felkészült az interjúra.
The soldiers prepared themselves for the mission.
A katonák felkészültek a küldetésre.
I need to prepare mentally before giving a speech.
He prepared himself for the long journey.
We must prepare ourselves for possible delays.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I prepared myself for the exam.
Felkészültem a vizsgára.
She prepared herself to speak in class.
Felkészült arra, hogy megszólaljon az órán.
They prepared themselves for the trip.
He prepared himself to run in the race.
We prepared ourselves to wait a long time.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes forget reflexive pronouns when talking about preparing oneself.
Significado
Get oneself ready
Colocaciones
prepare yourself
|prepare mentally
|prepare physically
|prepare for the worst
Sinónimos
brace (Often used for preparing for something difficult or unpleasant.)
|
ready oneself (A formal equivalent of preparing oneself.)
Antónimos
panic (Reacting without preparation, often emotionally.)
Temas
emotions
|planning
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To get yourself ready in mind or body for something.
To become ready mentally, physically, or emotionally for something that will happen.
VERBO
A2
3
Patrón de uso:
to prepare [something] in advance
She prepared her speech the night before.
Előző este elkészítette a beszédét.
I always prepare my clothes a day early.
Mindig egy nappal korábban kikészítem a ruháimat.
The teacher prepared handouts for the lesson.
We prepared snacks before the guests arrived.
He prepared a surprise gift in advance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I prepared my homework last night.
Tegnap este elkészítettem a házi feladatomat.
She prepared her bag before school.
Iskola előtt összekészítette a táskáját.
We prepared food before the party.
He prepared his shoes before running.
They prepared their work before the meeting.
Significado
Produce in advance
Colocaciones
prepare notes
|prepare a presentation
|prepare a package
Sinónimos
draft (Specifically refers to creating a preliminary version of something written.)
|
assemble (Focuses on putting parts together rather than full readiness.)
Antónimos
improvise (To do something without prior preparation.)
Temas
work
|planning
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make something before you need it.
To make or produce something ahead of time so that it is ready when needed.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
prepare
AFI
GB/pɹipˈɛɹ/
US/pɹipˈɛɹ/
Sílabas y acento
pre - pare (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pare)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: prepare
- 3rd Person Singular: prepares
- Present Participle: preparing
- Past: prepared
Familia de palabras
Forms
prepares
verb
preparing
verb
prepared
verb
Core family
preparation
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unprepared
adjective
Advanced or less common
preparatory
adjective B2
preparedness
noun B2
Expresiones
be prepared
1/bˈi pɹipˈɛɹd/
fixed phrase
Be ready for something
To be in a state of readiness for what may happen.
Ejemplos
- Always be prepared when hiking in the mountains.
- You should be prepared for sudden changes in weather.
prepare for the worst
1/pɹipˈɛɹ fɚ ðə wˈɚst/
fixed phrase
Get ready for bad outcome
To get yourself ready in case something very bad happens.
Ejemplos
- We should prepare for the worst in case the storm hits.
- Before surgery, it's wise to prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
prepare oneself
1/pɹipˈɛɹ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Get yourself ready for event
To make your mind or body ready for something that will happen soon.
Ejemplos
- She took a moment to prepare herself before entering the room.
- You need to prepare yourself before meeting them.