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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Such a request would suggest that, far from winding down, the White House is preparing for a long, expensive fight.

From BBC

Even as California suffers record heat and early snowmelt, the state is better prepared than in the past.

From Los Angeles Times

The statement goes on to say that Paul is “preparing to own and share her story.”

From Salon

She said the "combination of the temperature and wind meant despite having prepared as much as we could have it was a huge risk to go on".

From BBC

Customers collecting packages frequently buy drinks, snacks, or prepared meals while they are there.

From Barron's