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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It’s true that Southern California has many great college softball teams with existing facilities, but it would be difficult to prepare to a scale suitable for Olympic athletes, stakeholders, media and fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The bulk of the care is done by family and friends, which affects those unpaid caregivers’ ability to maintain their jobs, build their own retirement wealth and prepare for their own needs down the road.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

While those cook, prepare a few additional eggs and separate the yolks.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

When they’ve spoken over the years, Nicklaus would tell McIlroy that to prepare for majors he would go before and simulate tournament-like conditions, keeping score and playing a single ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She had never hiked up a snow-capped mountain with a bedroll strapped to her back, or pitched a tent in a monsoon, or gathered wood for a campfire over which to prepare her morning tea.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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