par- root words — words with the par- root

The root par- comes from Latin parare, meaning to make ready, prepare. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cheeseparing, preparative. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the par- root

Explore words with par- — words containing the par- root and sharing its sense of "to make ready, prepare". Examples include cheeseparing, preparative. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does par- mean?

The par- root means to make ready, prepare, from Latin parare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.