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prepare

[pri-pair] / prɪˈpɛər /
VERB
make or get ready
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange assemble brace develop draw up equip form formulate gird make plan produce provide qualify ready strengthen supply train
STRONG
adapt adjust anticipate appoint coach concoct construct contrive cook dispose endow fabricate fashion fit fix fortify furnish groom outfit perfect practice prime settle steel
WEAK
build up fill in fit out lay the groundwork make provision make up put in order put together smooth the way turn out warm up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy discourage disperse dissuade forget halt hurt let go neglect ruin scatter stop take weaken
STRONG
break confuse demolish disarrange disorder disorganize disturb ignore unfit unfurnish unsettle upset wreck

Example Sentences

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The Artemis II crew said they have "many more pictures" and "many more stories" to share with the world as they prepare to return to Earth.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Essentially, they are carrying out every necessary step to prepare for a renovation, without actually requiring Behar to start any construction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s right at the beginning of the time when Corn Belt farmers typically prepare their soil for planting, including the first applications of fertilizer.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

When he was leaving prison, Mr. Wash told fellow inmates: “I’m going to go prepare a place for you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Now Powers had a few minutes to take stock, to prepare for the worst.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin