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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“We remain committed to thoroughly understanding the circumstances of this tragic incident and ensuring the safety of our personnel,” read a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times

So, a week after asserting in this column that investors should prepare for a longer war, we must now confront the specter of a shorter war too.

From Barron's

The WHO is right to be preparing for this disastrous outcome while of course hoping we never come anywhere near it.

From Salon

OpenAI has, however, published usage policies and a “preparedness framework” that prepares “for advanced AI capabilities that could introduce new risks of severe harm.”

From MarketWatch

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