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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“I was not prepared for this because I thought I was too old,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Some families are not prepared to take on caring responsibilities either, says Dr Vicky Price, an acute medical consultant who diagnoses and treats patients brought in as emergency admissions.

From BBC

Did he do anything to prepare for the big day?

From Barron's

Major retailers, including home improvement giant Lowe’s, the grocer Kroger and pizza chain Papa Johns say they are already using Google’s tools to help prepare for the incoming wave of AI-assisted shopping and ordering.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s been preparing for this moment since he was 4.

From Los Angeles Times

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