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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“You know what they say — expect the best but prepare for the worst.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

To prepare for this summer, the Eastlands have installed a series of water meters that measure river levels and currents in real time and will sound alarms automatically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"It's tough to accept. We have to be stronger than this moment we are going through. We have to move on and prepare for the next game."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Ultimately, all of the players trust Lampard, even though they know there will be changes in the summer to prepare for the top flight.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m trying to prepare myself and my children for an environment that is unpredictable,” Ben said.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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