How do you use "備える" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "災害に備えて食料を備蓄する。"

What does "備える" mean in English?

"備える" means "to prepare for" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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soh-nah-eh-roo

verb

English

to prepare for

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