pre-pare / pri-ˈper
verb to put in a state of readiness The way you prepare the bed, so shall you sleep. Yiddish Proverb to put in a correct frame of mind Prepare yourself for when the water comes up to your knees. Congolese Proverb to plan ahead of time Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. English Proverb of medicine, to compose or put together One may prepare cough syrup from lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. from ‘Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants’ by Christopher Martin Cumo, ?- to write out beforehand In reviling, it is not necessary to prepare a preliminary draft. Chinese Proverb