prepare for

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay forestall prevent

STRONG

apprehend block hinder intercept precede preclude

WEAK

be early be one step ahead of beat someone to it hold back provide against

Antonyms

STRONG

allow forward help permit

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready doubt

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

Example Sentences

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U.S. military officials, however, say they are closely working with Kyiv to prepare for the new drone-dominated ways of waging war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

River groups warned the country's waterways were in "chaos" and farmers had had years to prepare for the changes.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Some have cited productivity gains enabling fewer workers to accomplish more with AI, while others pointed out restructuring and cost-cutting to prepare for the AI disruption.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I was wondering how to financially prepare for elder pet care.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Sometimes, back at the Ranch, it felt like we were only taking care of ourselves and our small patch of land, using it to prepare for a difficult future.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

prepare for

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