Engelsk

prepare

gb/pɹipˈɛɹ/ us/pɹipˈɛɹ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 700
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb A2 action
1

Make something ready

To get something ready to use or to happen.

Bruksmønster: to prepare [something] for [purpose/event]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prepare' with 'repair'. 'Prepare' means to make ready, while 'repair' means to fix something broken.
Synonymer
ready (More informal and often used as an adjective rather than a verb.) | arrange (Implies organizing components rather than fully making ready.)
Antonymer
neglect (Implies failing to make necessary preparations.) | ignore (Implies intentionally not preparing.)
Ordkombinasjoner
prepare a meal |prepare a report |prepare for battle |prepare the ground |prepare the room
Temaer
daily life |work |planning |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She prepared the room for the guests.
  • The chef prepared a delicious dinner.
  • We need to prepare the documents before the meeting.
  • He prepared the equipment for the experiment.
  • They prepared the stage for the performance.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I prepared my bag for school.
  • She prepared lunch for her family.
  • We prepared the table for dinner.
  • He prepared his clothes for the trip.
  • They prepared the garden for planting.
Verb B1 action
2

Get oneself ready

To get yourself ready in mind or body for something.

Bruksmønster: to prepare (oneself) for [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes forget reflexive pronouns when talking about preparing oneself.
Synonymer
brace (Often used for preparing for something difficult or unpleasant.) | ready oneself (A formal equivalent of preparing oneself.)
Antonymer
panic (Reacting without preparation, often emotionally.)
Ordkombinasjoner
prepare yourself |prepare mentally |prepare physically |prepare for the worst
Temaer
emotions |planning |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She prepared herself for the interview.
  • The soldiers prepared themselves for the mission.
  • I need to prepare mentally before giving a speech.
  • He prepared himself for the long journey.
  • We must prepare ourselves for possible delays.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I prepared myself for the exam.
  • She prepared herself to speak in class.
  • They prepared themselves for the trip.
  • He prepared himself to run in the race.
  • We prepared ourselves to wait a long time.
Verb A2 action
3

Produce in advance

To make something before you need it.

Bruksmønster: to prepare [something] in advance
Synonymer
draft (Specifically refers to creating a preliminary version of something written.) | assemble (Focuses on putting parts together rather than full readiness.)
Antonymer
improvise (To do something without prior preparation.)
Ordkombinasjoner
prepare notes |prepare a presentation |prepare a package
Temaer
work |planning |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She prepared her speech the night before.
  • I always prepare my clothes a day early.
  • The teacher prepared handouts for the lesson.
  • We prepared snacks before the guests arrived.
  • He prepared a surprise gift in advance.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I prepared my homework last night.
  • She prepared her bag before school.
  • We prepared food before the party.
  • He prepared his shoes before running.
  • They prepared their work before the meeting.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
prepare
IPA
GB/pɹipˈɛɹ/
US/pɹipˈɛɹ/
Stavelser og trykk
pre - pare (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pare)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: prepare
  • 3rd Person Singular: prepares
  • Present Participle: preparing
  • Past: prepared
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

be prepared

1
/bˈi pɹipˈɛɹd/
fixed phrase

Be ready for something

To be in a state of readiness for what may happen.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • She took a moment to prepare herself before entering the room.
  • You need to prepare yourself before meeting them.

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