make or cause to be or to become | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc |
pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity | undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession |
bring into existence | create by training and teaching |
create or manufacture a man-made product | arrange by systematic planning and united effort |
create by artistic means | prepare for eating by applying heat |
invest with a new title, office, or rank | to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery |
| lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord |
| educate for a future role or function |