English word prepare comes from Latin paro (I prepare, arrange. I provide, furnish. I resolve, purpose.), Latin prae- (Before; in front. In charge.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| paro | Latin (lat) | I prepare, arrange. I provide, furnish. I resolve, purpose. |
| prae- | Latin (lat) | Before; in front. In charge. |
| praeparo | Latin (lat) | I prepare. |
| preparer | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | To prepare. |
| prepare | English (en) | (obsolete) preparation (intransitive) To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.. (transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble.. (transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.. (transitive) To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound. |