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prepared
/pɹɪˈpɛəd/
verb
To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."
To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
"We prepared a fish for dinner."
To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
"We prepared for a bumpy ride."
adjective
(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).
"The journalist interviewed an eye-witness who was not prepared to disclose his identity."
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