Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Preparative (n.) That which is done in the way of preparation.
(2) - Preparative (n.) That which has the power of preparing, or previously fitting for a purpose; that which prepares.
(3) - Preparative (a.) Tending to prepare or make ready; having the power of preparing, qualifying, or fitting; preparatory.

(1) - Preparatively (adv.) By way of preparation.

(1) - Preparatory (a.) Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative; as, a preparatory school; a preparatory condition.

(1) - Prepare (n.) Preparation.
(2) - Prepare (v. i.) To make one's self ready; to get ready; to take the necessary previous measures; as, to prepare for death.
(3) - Prepare (v. i.) To make all things ready; to put things in order; as, to prepare for a hostile invasion.
(4) - Prepare (v. t.) To procure as suitable or necessary; to get ready; to provide; as, to prepare ammunition and provisions for troops; to prepare ships for defence; to prepare an entertainment.
(5) - Prepare (v. t.) To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; to make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to prepare ground for seed; to prepare a lesson.