v make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
v prepare for eating by applying heat
v to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
v arrange by systematic planning and united effort
v educate for a future role or function
v create by training and teaching
v lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
v undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession