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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A robust market for home sales typically drives more spending on home improvement costs as owners prepare to list or new owners customize.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

The fact that prior SATs and ACTs are published as well as sample tests with detailed solutions from private test prep companies means that any student, no matter his income, can prepare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“It is quiet and hidden. I can prepare the barn today and you can operate on me tonight.”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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