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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But now, Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

From BBC

“Even with the buildup, he was very clear on what he was going to do to prepare for the season,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Bush -- which is preparing to deploy to the Middle East.

From Barron's

Sound advice in Washington is never to take a job unless you’re prepared to resign, and more people should heed it.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We can have these great goals, but if the state is serious about these goals and vision, then it should also make sure to be present and ... be prepared to advocate for tribes,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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