verb
preparing
prih-PEH-uh-rihng
verb
1
Getting something or someone ready for a future event or use.
"She spent the whole morning preparing for the interview."
"The chef was preparing dinner for forty guests."
How to Use Preparing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting ready — doing the work needed before something happens.
Common pairings
preparing for
preparing a meal
busy preparing
Word Forms
preparings plural
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She spent the whole morning _____ for the interview.