prepared for; prepared in anticipation ofThis is the past form of に備える, meaning “to prepare for.” It can be used as a predicate, as in 試合に備えた (prepared for the match), or before a noun, as in 将来に備えた計画 (a plan prepared for the future).
JA: 彼女は毎日何時間も練習してテニスの試合に備えた。
EN: She practiced for several hours every day to prepare for the tennis match.