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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As they prepare for their final couple of days the team believe there is some hope they could return in the future in some form or another.

From BBC

The Fed president said the central bank should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so that it doesn’t get stuck near 3% in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kerr and her best friend had spent hundreds of dollars preparing for Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day event that organizers touted as a chance for fans to “live the dream life.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cal-Maine is diversifying its sales mix by expanding specialty eggs and prepared foods, with prepared foods sales jumping to $63.6 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pope Leo XIV is preparing to celebrate Easter for the first time as pontiff a year after his predecessor's death, as concerns grow among Christians over the Middle East war.

From Barron's

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