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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Some people prepare for retirement by putting as much money as possible into tax-deferred retirement accounts every year.

From MarketWatch

There was a packed schedule of Premier League matches on the way—games that shake up the top of the standings—and Guardiola wasn’t prepared to tolerate any love handles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most directors have a prepared answer when asked which movie set them on the path to filmmaking.

From The Wall Street Journal

To prepare for each shoot, Ms. Salinger told her subjects “not to clean up, not to prepare in any way, and no parents allowed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She told AFP that like other drills to prepare for an earthquake scenario, for example, "this is quite necessary, at least so that we know how to respond if a real situation arises."

From Barron's

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