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

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There’s not much more to say without giving it all away, so prepare to titter, gasp, scream and cheer for this juicy slice of indulgent women’s entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

The attack, dubbed Spider’s Web, took a year and a half to prepare, officials in Ukraine say.

From The Wall Street Journal

‘Be prepared for at least some rain around Christmas,’ the weather service said.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovery and Paramount fall after The Wall Street Journal reported Warner is preparing to tell its shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Louis Sr. was such a force of nature, no one was prepared when he fell in December 1984.

From Los Angeles Times

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