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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The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had told security officials to prepare for the blockade to last months, causing oil prices to spike.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“My goal is to build the capacity of our TK-12 public schools to prepare students for higher education and to participate in the local and global workforce.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

MPs said SEW failed to properly maintain infrastructure, prepare for extreme weather and support vulnerable customers during outages.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Merck is adding to its portfolio to prepare for Keytruda’s main U.S. patent expiration in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

All my efforts to prepare for Teeth’s news of my family have gotten me a mere snout’s length out of the cave’s mouth.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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