A.prepare beforehand, “εἱρκτὰς ταῦτα π.” X.Cyr.3.1.19, cf. D.S.15.47 (codd.); νίκην ib.3; “φάρμακον” D.C.60.34; fortify in advance, [εἰσβολάς] Aen. Tact.16.16; π. τινὰ εὔλυτον put him into a condition of free bowel-action, Alex. Trall.11.2:—Med., “φίλους” Plb.4.32.7, cf. LXX Si.Prol.26, Gal.6.180:—Pass., Hp.Haem.3, Arist.Col.792b5, Plb.1.21.3.
II. Rhet., use the device of “προκατασκευή” 3, Hermog.Inv.3.2; “-σκευαζόμενος στοχασμός” Id.Stat. 3.