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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For now, though, investors should prepare to shake off the cobwebs over tech stocks, according to Newton.

From MarketWatch

Even before the July 10 raid, DeGenna and her staff were preparing.

From Los Angeles Times

Honduras was preparing to name a winner more than three weeks since the Central American country held its presidential election, as a manual recount closed in on Tuesday.

From Barron's

So while the inflation picture got a bit of a preholiday glow, Americans should be prepared for another year of higher prices.

From Barron's

He added he would decide on his future before the start of free agency on 11 March, giving the Chiefs time to prepare for the 2026 season.

From BBC

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