readies

VERB

prepare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up

STRONG

brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen

WEAK

clear the decks fill in fit out gear up get ready get set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorganize disturb let go

STRONG

destroy disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade fail halt hurt lose prevent weaken

WEAK

hold back retard slow

Example Sentences

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Below: The Justice Department sets a course for Google’s map business, and Meta readies for more layoffs.

From Washington Post

All of that will improve safety and ease concerns as the campus readies for a partial or full return to in-person classes in the fall, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

A rare shot of Falcon 9’s first stage booster as it readies for a vertical landing.

From The Verge

Ghani spoke to reporters soon after his meeting with Biden, who pledged a “sustained” partnership with Afghanistan even as the U.S. readies a military withdrawal and an end to a nearly 20-year-old war.

From Seattle Times

It comes as Didi readies for what could be this year's biggest US market debut.

From BBC