One who, or that which, prepares, fits, or makes ready.

plural of preparer

(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip. / (transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

(obsolete) preparation

(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

simple past tense and past participle of prepare

(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready. / (uncountable) The state of being prepared; readiness. / A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.

plural of preparation

present participle of prepare

preparation