Crossword Genius

Prepare company fine (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cook

'prepare' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'company fine' is the wordplay.
'company' becomes 'co' (abbreviation).
'fine' becomes 'ok' (synonyms).
'co'+'ok'='COOK'

(Other definitions for cook that I've seen before include "Heat food" , "Famous sailor" , "Doctor" , "Kitchen worker" , "Falsify - chef" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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