readying Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
preparation.
- preparations for the ceremony had begun
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verb prepare for eating by applying heat
cook; ready; fix; make; prepare.
- Cook me dinner, please
- can you make me an omelette?
- fix breakfast for the guests, please
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verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set; prepare; fix; set up; gear up; ready.
- Get the children ready for school!
- prepare for war
- I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill