Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prepare

preparatory

By way of preparation.

Capable of being prepared.

(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip. / (transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

(obsolete) preparation

preparation

present participle of prepare

plural of preparative

(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).