prepared

American  

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /

adjective

1. properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.

   prepared for a hurricane.

2. (of food) processed by the manufacturer or seller, by cooking, cleaning, or the like, so as to be ready to serve or use with little or no further preparation.

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Other Word Forms

• preparedly adverb
• self-prepared adjective
• superprepared adjective
• unprepared adjective
• unpreparedly adverb
• well-prepared adjective

Etymology

Origin of prepared

First recorded in 1520–30; prepare + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The Fed president said the central bank should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so that it doesn’t get stuck near 3% in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cal-Maine is diversifying its sales mix by expanding specialty eggs and prepared foods, with prepared foods sales jumping to $63.6 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We stand right there next to our negotiating team—always willing and prepared to put them in an even better position,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if the resolution fails, the U.A.E. would still be prepared to join the war effort, the Gulf officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I have an emergency bag prepared in case I have to evacuate... This is just a habit I got from Myanmar."

From BBC

Related Words

• able
• adapted
• arranged
• groomed
• inclined
• planned
• processed
• qualified
• willing