ADJECTIVE | all | preparatory, preparative, propaedeutic | preceding and preparing for something |
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Sounds | preh'prahtao.riy; prihpeh'rahtao.riy | |
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Rhymes | accusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy... |
Meaning | preceding and preparing for something. | |
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Example | "preparatory steps" | |
Synonyms | preparative, propaedeutic | |
Broader | preceding | Existing or coming before |
Spanish | preliminar, preparatorio | |
Catalan | preliminar, preparatori | |
Verbs | prepare | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc |
prepare | undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession | |
prepare | create by training and teaching | |
prepare | educate for a future role or function |
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