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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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Teams simply don’t have time to prepare for everything he’s about to throw at them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

To prepare the samples, potatoes were rinsed, peeled, cut into strips, blanched, and salted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction,” the streamer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

As they prepare for their final couple of days the team believe there is some hope they could return in the future in some form or another.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Now Powers had a few minutes to take stock, to prepare for the worst.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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