make+preparation
11preparation — prep|a|ra|tion W3S2 [ˌprepəˈreıʃən] n 1.) [U] the process of preparing something ▪ This dish is good for dinner parties because much of the preparation can be done ahead of time. preparation for ▪ Business training is a good preparation for any… …
12preparation — prep|a|ra|tion [ ,prepə reıʃn ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the process of making someone or something ready for something: Despite a lot of preparation, we didn t win the contest. preparation of: All notes used in the preparation of the main report… …
13preparation — noun 1 (U) the act or process of preparing something (+ for): Business training is a good preparation for any career. (+ of): Richard s currently involved in the preparation of the budget. | in preparation for (=in order to prepare for something) …
14make — I. verb (made; making) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English macian; akin to Old High German mahhōn to prepare, make, Greek magēnai to be kneaded, Old Church Slavic mazati to anoint, smear Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a.… …
15Preparation for American presidents — In the US Constitution, there are stated requirements for becoming President of the United States: No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to… …
16make — verb Make is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑batsman, ↑company, ↑factory, ↑firm, ↑picture, ↑recipe, ↑sale Make is used with these nouns as the object: ↑accommodation, ↑accompaniment, ↑accusation, ↑ …
17make up — I (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To compose] Syn. compound, combine, mingle; see join 1 , mix 1 . 2. [To constitute] Syn. comprise, include, consist of; see compose 1 . 3. [To invent] Syn. fabricate, devise, fashion; see compose 3 , create 2 , invent 1 , 2 …
18make a stab at — {v. phr.} To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation. * /The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow./ Contrast: STAB IN THE BACK, STAB IN THE DARK …
19make a stab at — {v. phr.} To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation. * /The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow./ Contrast: STAB IN THE BACK, STAB IN THE DARK …
20make\ a\ stab\ at — v. phr. To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation. The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow. Contrast: stab in the back, stab in the dark …
