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PREPA'RE, L. paro.

1. In a general sense, to fit, adapt or qualify for a particular purpose, end, use, service or state, by any means whatever. We prepare ground for seed by tillage we prepare cloth for use by dressing we prepare medicines by pulverization, mixture, &c. we prepare young men for college by previous instruction men are prepared for professions by suitable study holiness of heart is necessary to prepare men for the enjoyment of happiness with holy beings.

2. To make ready as, to prepare the table for entertaining company.

3. To provide to procure as suitable as, to prepare arms, ammunition and provisions for troops to prepare ships for defense.

Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 Samuel 15

4. To set to establish.

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens. Psalms 103

5. To appoint.

It shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. Matthew 20

6. To guide, direct or establish. 1 Chronicles 29 .

PREPA'RE, To make all things ready to put things in suitable order as, prepare for dinner.

1. To take the necessary previous measures.

Dido preparing to kill herself.

2. To make one's self ready.

Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. Amos 4

PREPA'RE, n. Preparation. Not in use.