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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"After making 'Revolution of Our Times', I expected not to be able to make movies for quite a long time, and was mentally prepared to go to jail," he said.

From Barron's

On Friday the former Sporting coach said he was not prepared to panic buy and would only go after pre-existing targets.

From BBC

My research leads me to worry about the effect that AI may have on the labor market: Policymakers should be preparing for major economic disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

As I listened to the details of what else she was doing to prepare for the rapture, I noticed that she was sporting a shirt with Charlie Kirk’s name on it.

From Salon

It would be a much healthier environment if they could say they wanted to go and play in the match in Canberra to prepare.

From BBC

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