No. 1,736 in Russian
готовить
"Готовить" means "to prepare" or "to cook" in English.
In a sentence
Я люблю готовить вкусный ужин.
I enjoy cooking a delicious dinner.
In this sentence, 'готовить' is used in its literal sense, meaning to prepare or cook food.
Учитель готовит учеников к экзамену.
The teacher is preparing the students for the exam.
Here, 'готовить' is used metaphorically, meaning to prepare or train someone for an event or situation.
Они начали готовить план реконструкции парка.
They began preparing the park reconstruction plan.
In this case, 'готовить' means to devise or create a plan, extending its meaning beyond the literal act of preparation.
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