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The past tense form of 'prepare' is prepared. Example: She prepared a delicious meal for her guests. (She prepared a delicious meal for her guests.)
Definition of “prepare”
- to make ready or fit for a particular purpose or activity
- to make arrangements or take measures in advance
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | prepared |
| Past Continuous | preparing |
| Past Perfect | prepared |
Example
She prepared all the necessary documents for the meeting.
Example
We prepared the room for the party.
Example
At that time, she was preparing for her exams.
Example
They were preparing for their trip to Europe.
Example
By the time they arrived, she had prepared everything for the event.
Example
He had prepared a detailed report before the deadline.
