Prepare

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

prepare for eating by applying heat

to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

educate for a future role or function

create by training and teaching

lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession