A.prepare beforehand, ἔρια (for dyeing) Pl.R.429e; “π. ἑαυτῷ τὸν ἀκροατήν” Ulp.Proll.D.; “τῇ ῥητορικῇ” Aristid.2.104 J.:— Pass., Thphr.HP7.3.5.
II. court beforehand, τινα J.AJ6.14.4; “τοὺς δυνατούς” Plu.Alc.25: metaph., “π. ἐλπίδα οἷα πυλωρόν” Ph.2.3.
III. Medic., treai first, Ruf.Fr.72(Pass.).