1. to make ready or suitable for a particular purpose or situation
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘prepare’
2. to make food ready for eating by cooking or mixing ingredients
Usage: culinary context
3. to study or practice in order to be ready for something
Usage: academic or performance context

Examples

• She prepares dinner every evening at six o’clock.
• The teacher prepares lesson plans for the upcoming week.
• He prepares for his piano recital by practicing daily.
• The chef prepares fresh pasta in the restaurant kitchen.
• The student prepares for the exam by reviewing her notes.
• The company prepares its annual report each December.
• She prepares the conference room before the meeting starts.