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prepare for

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay forestall prevent

STRONG

apprehend block hinder intercept precede preclude

WEAK

be early be one step ahead of beat someone to it hold back provide against

Antonyms

STRONG

allow forward help permit

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready doubt

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

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Often, grandfamilies are created suddenly due to a family tragedy, and grandparents don’t have long to prepare for the reality of raising a new generation of kids.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

As warm conditions become more widespread, scientists say water managers and health officials may need to prepare for risks that were once considered rare or limited to certain areas.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In his interview, Holland also mentioned he dreads a read-through for his roles and tries his best to prepare for it.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He said he was too busy with football this year to go out for Westlake’s baseball team, but in the spring of 2027, prepare for his high school pitching debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

They had only three days to prepare for the meeting, and they weren’t sure where to start.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

prepare for

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