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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If you do decide to pursue this transition with him, you’ll want to prepare yourself financially.

From MarketWatch

He spoke about translating his offensive line skills to building companies, maintaining his authentic image, and preparing for Travis and Taylor’s blockbuster wedding next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Simply More” explores Erivo’s milestones lived and lessons learned between her birth in 1987 and June 2025, when we meet her at 38, preparing to star in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

In February, the government said nine areas could postpone their 2025 elections until 2026 in order to prepare for the restructuring.

From BBC

Speaking to the BBC's Big Boss Interview podcast in the busy run-up to Christmas, Lush's Constantine says preparing for the festive period is "very like war".

From BBC

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