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Definitions

get ready

VERB
arrange
Synonyms
STRONGEST
construct decide design determine draft establish lay out manage negotiate organize prepare promote provide resolve schedule tailor work out
STRONG
adapt adjust blueprint chart compromise concert contrive devise direct frame harmonize project quarterback scheme settle
WEAK
agree to come to terms get act together hammer out a deal iron out line up make a connection make ready map out pull a wire pull things together set stage shape up work out a deal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disorder disorganize hesitate neglect ruin waver
STRONG
confuse disagree disarrange unfit upset
WEAK
derange disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter
VERB
do
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve act close complete conclude create determine end execute finish make move operate perform prepare produce succeed undertake work
STRONG
arrange cause cook discharge effect fix fulfill organize transact
WEAK
be responsible for bring about do one's thing engage in get with it go for it look after make ready pull off see to take care of business take on wind up wrap up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon abstain bear begin commence create destroy discourage dissuade fail forget give up halt hesitate idle ignore introduce lose miss neglect not finish prevent ruin start stop
STRONG
disarrange disorder disorganize disturb
WEAK
defer pass put off undo
VERB
fix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get prepare
STRONG
fit heat make microwave ready warm
WEAK
make up whip up
Antonyms
WEAK
eat out
VERB
make
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cause compose form generate manufacture prepare produce
STRONG
accomplish adjust arrange assemble beget brew conceive constitute construct cook effect engender fabricate fashion forge frame hatch initiate invent mold occasion originate parent procreate secure shape spawn synthesize whip
WEAK
bring about cook up dash off draw on dream up give rise to knock off lead to put together tear off throw together whip out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy neglect ruin
STRONG
demolish derange disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize raze
VERB
militarize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impel
STRONG
activate actuate animate assemble catalyze circulate drive equip gather marshal mobilize muster organize prepare propel rally ready
WEAK
call to arms call up make ready put in motion set in motion set off
Antonyms
STRONG
check discourage disorganize disperse divide halt hold back retard scatter separate stop
VERB
mobilize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assemble marshal organize prepare
STRONG
activate actuate animate catalyze circulate drive gather impel muster propel rally ready
WEAK
call to arms call up make ready put in motion set in motion set off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorganize
STRONG
discourage disperse dissuade divide repress retard scatter separate slow stop
WEAK
check demobilize end halt hold back
VERB
pack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind bundle collect gather load store stow
STRONG
batch brace bunch burden dispose fasten package tie warehouse
WEAK
put in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse distribute divide scatter separate spread waste
STRONG
detach disconnect loosen unfasten
WEAK
allocate dismantle dispose keep maintain unpack untie
VERB
ready
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 set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorganize
STRONG
disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade halt prevent weaken
WEAK
hold back retard slow
VERB
rustle up
Synonyms
WEAK
accommodate arrange assemble bring cater cook furnish give hand over indulge make prepare present produce put together ready render scrape up serve supply take care of turn out

Example Sentences

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"You line your ship up, you turn the engine on, you get ready to make a charge, then you'll get your quote," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride," said Key when he appointed McCullum in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“When they get ready to go to war, we’re slow,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

So, are you free to wear those PJs as you get ready to board your next flight?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

I took a long time to get ready.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.