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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“We’re prepared and ready to move forward as soon as they reach out,” the spokesperson said.

From Salon

The advice for drivers is familiar: prepare for delays, allow extra time for journeys and adjust your speed to the prevailing weather conditions.

From BBC

Being prepared for change is a must in the current college football climate, Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

The nation’s cradle has been preparing for its big year: The Museum of the American Revolution is fresh off a million-dollar renovation, and the National Constitution Center will debut new galleries.

From The Wall Street Journal

He rarely visits the State Department, which prepared for him one of its most historic offices: the high-ceiling, wood-paneled suite where Secretary of State George C. Marshall planned the reconstruction of Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

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