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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Several officials in California said that as they prepare, they have been buoyed by lessons from the past.

From Los Angeles Times

Those they help receive either a meal or a bag of food to prepare dishes.

From BBC

Witkoff, Eric and Don Jr. are preparing to host the first “World Liberty Forum” on Feb. 18, with speakers including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and several top U.S. officials and Republican senators.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She knew what she needed for every day and was always prepared for training, for a race, whatever."

From Barron's

Malinin said he is simply managing his energy to prepare for the individual event, which begins on Tuesday, only two days after the final day of the team competition.

From Los Angeles Times

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