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preparation

[prep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
development, readiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness
NOUN
something concocted, put together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement
STRONG
blend brew composition compound concoction confection decoction medicine mixture product tincture
Antonyms
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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She had moved everything out of their family home in preparation for renting the property, the outlet said; they saw renting as a way to provide a steady stream of income in Joseph’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Most develop slowly from repetition without enough preparation or recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Next on Bellamy's to-do list is preparation for the Nations League, with Wales beginning their top-flight campaign in September, before Euro 2028 qualifying next year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Anya put her hands out and squeezed her eyes shut, holding her breath in preparation.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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