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prepare

prepare

Meaning of prepare

get ready

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Pronunciation
British English/tə prɪˈpeə/
American English/tə prɪˈpɛr/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszhǔn bèi
prepare
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prepare with Chinese translation

prepare usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

I will prepare my resume tonight before the interview.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

She plans to prepare answers and examples from past jobs for the interview.

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prepare belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

prepare准备
child孩子
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业
grade成绩
online在线的

prepare synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between prepare / study / practice / rehearse / plan / organize

S
🇬🇧English
study

To learn or review material as a way of preparing (e.g., for an exam or interview).

A2Very Often

Study the company’s profile to prepare for the interview.

🇬🇧English

To repeat an activity to improve skill; used when preparing by rehearsal or drills.

A2Very Often

Practice your answers to common interview questions.

R
🇬🇧English
rehearse

To rehearse is to go through a performance or presentation in advance; often used for formal practice.

B1Often

Rehearse your presentation before the interview panel.

🇬🇧English

To decide in advance what to do; emphasizes strategy and steps rather than the act of making ready.

A2Very Often

Plan how you will present your strengths in the interview.

🇬🇧English

To arrange or put in order; focuses on preparing materials, logistics or schedule.

B1Very Often

Organize your portfolio and references before the interview.

🇬🇧English

To arrange or install equipment or a place; often about physical or technical preparation.

A2Often

Set up the laptop and projector before your presentation.

B
🇬🇧English
brush up on

To review or refresh one’s knowledge or skills as part of preparing.

B1Often

Brush up on your CV details before the interview.

T
🇬🇧English
train

To undergo systematic practice or instruction to develop skills; often longer-term than simple preparation.

B1Often

She trained for months to improve her interview techniques.

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How to pronounce prepare and what this word means

prepare means prepare. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce prepare

/tə prɪˈpeə/

prepare translation

prepare

prepare examples

I will prepare my resume tonight before the interview.

prepare transcription

/tə prɪˈpeə/, /tə prɪˈpɛr/

Questions about this word

prepare meaning: what does it mean?

get ready

prepare pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

prepare is pronounced as /tə prɪˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

prepare definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I will prepare my resume tonight before the interview. Translation: Я буду готовиться к собеседованию и сегодня вечером подготовлю резюме.

Is prepare part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, prepare can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is prepare part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, prepare can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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