"prepare the way" meaning in All languages combined

See prepare the way on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: prepares the way [present, singular, third-person], preparing the way [participle, present], prepared the way [participle, past], prepared the way [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} prepare the way (third-person singular simple present prepares the way, present participle preparing the way, simple past and past participle prepared the way)
  1. (transitive with for) Synonym of prepare the ground Synonyms: pave the way, clear the way, open the way, prepare the ground [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-prepare_the_way-en-verb-8OiIGAYj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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