: subjected to a special process or treatment
Examples of prepared in a Sentence
The president read a prepared statement.
The store sells a selection of prepared foods.
I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared.
She was well-prepared and scored high on the test.
How much are you prepared to pay?
I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.
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Stephen Collinson, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Collinson, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Even before George exposed the truth about the Zero Day attack, Alex was prepared to turn herself in and accept the consequences.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Be prepared for that new review: Gather your home's appraisal, document the specific damage, and collect estimates on repair costs, including labor and debris disposal.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
In a confessional, Carolyn admits she wasn’t fully prepared to defend herself.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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