prepare
verb (used with object)
to put in proper condition or readiness.
has prepared
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present perfectof prepare (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As a sitting state legislator who knows how to run local elections as an organizer and candidate, Nixon has a résumé that has prepared her for Washington, said Carr.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Tryfman said the heavy caseload of a public defender has prepared her for the bench’s rigors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Below, MarketWatch has prepared a couple of screens that might help investors identify potential bargains.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
At university, she was involved in the debating society and now realises that has prepared her for thinking on her feet.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mamá has prepared a delicious array of Turkish dishes, which is her tradition on Friday to welcome Shabbat.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
