prepares

Prepares is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb prepare. It denotes the act of making something ready or arranging components, plans, or conditions in advance. Common uses include preparing meals, preparing for an event, or preparing documents for submission.

Etymology and development: The word prepares derives from the Latin praepārāre meaning “to prepare,” via Old French préparer and Middle English forms. The prefix prae- or pre- conveys the sense of preceding, while parare or preparar means to make ready. The present-tense form with -s is typical of English verb conjugation for third-person singular subjects.

Usage and grammar: Prepare is the base form; prepares is used with he, she, it, or singular nouns in the present tense (e.g., She prepares the report). Other forms include prepared (past tense and past participle) and preparing (present participle). Related adjectives include preparatory, meaning serving to prepare, and related nouns include preparation and preparer (one who prepares).

Common contexts: The term appears in everyday language, education, cooking, travel, and planning. It can describe actions by individuals or organizations, such as a chef preparing ingredients, a team preparing for competition, or a city preparing for a weather event. The concept emphasizes forethought, organization, and sequencing of steps to achieve a desired outcome.

See also: Prepare (disambiguation), Preparation, Preparatory.