Preparing Meaning in English
word · lemma: prepare
/pɝˈpɛɹɪŋ/
pruh-PAIR-ing
/pɹɪpˈeəɹɪŋ/
pri-PAIR-ing
Definition
The present participle of 'prepare'. It means getting something ready for use or for a future event, or getting yourself ready to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'for' or an infinitive: 'prepare for the test', 'prepare to leave'. 'Preparing' can describe actions happening now or part of a longer process. It can refer to objects, plans, food, events, or people getting ready.
Spanish: preparar - prepararsePortuguese (BR): preparando - preparando-sePortuguese (PT): preparar - preparar-seChinese (Simplified): 准备 - 筹备Chinese (Traditional): 準備 - 籌備Hindi: तैयार करना - तैयारी करनाArabic: يُحَضِّر - يَسْتَعِدّBengali: প্রস্তুত করা - প্রস্তুতি নেওয়াRussian: готовить - готовитьсяJapanese: 準備しているVietnamese: chuẩn bịKorean: 준비하다Turkish: hazırlıyorUrdu: تیاری کرناIndonesian: mempersiapkan - menyiapkan
Example Sentences
I am preparing dinner now.
basic
She is preparing for her exam.
basic
We are preparing the room for guests.
basic
They’re preparing to launch the new app next month.
natural
I didn’t know you were preparing a speech for the meeting.
natural
I’m preparing myself for a very busy week.
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