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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But under Heppner, a defendant who uses the same technology to prepare his own defense has created a road map the prosecution can seize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The incident has ignited a wave of internet humor and memes, with some joking that Waffle Houses nationwide should prepare for unexpected visitors.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

So however we need to prepare for each other, however we need to match up, that’s what it’s going to take.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Nigel Stansfield, cabinet member for environment, recycling and waste at the Reform UK-led West Northamptonshire Council, attended the launch and said seeing the machine in use would help prepare for the national DRS rollout.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Personally, I think they made us wait so we had a few moments to think things over and prepare ourselves for what came next.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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