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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Now, as several massive private companies including SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to enter the public markets, it’s more urgent than ever to be aware of index construction and how it impacts investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Under Monday's accord, most new measures will apply immediately after the law enters into force, and some provisions 12 months later, to give member states time to prepare related regulatory changes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Those close to Iraola say he is meticulous with routine, so it will be interesting to see how things change when he no longer has a whole week to prepare for a game.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Quintana leads a team focused on building software and simulations to help prepare for Roman's exoplanet transit observations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The Duke himself went ahead of the others to prepare the palace for the guests' arrival!

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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