Definitions

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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Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"We do these types of events to emotionally and psychologically prepare ourselves, and to prepare the energy and vibe of the place."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The company said it would continue to restructure the business to prepare it for profitability, adding that the current backdrop was more promising.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Data from Artemis II, the first crewed mission in the Artemis program, is now being used to prepare for the next phase.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“We can prepare our argument after work. Can I come to dinner at your house?”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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