Definitions

readies

VERB

prepare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up

STRONG

brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen

WEAK

clear the decks fill in fit out gear up get ready get set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorganize disturb let go

STRONG

destroy disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade fail halt hurt lose prevent weaken

WEAK

hold back retard slow

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readies

But “there is a fair amount of investment and complex execution still to come,” especially as the carmaker readies its new EV platform and builds out its Ford Energy business.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

For now, war risks remain as Ukraine readies for another winter that could bring additional devastation to its grid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Bill Ackman is off to a rocky start in 2026, with his main investment vehicle down 11% as he readies a potential public offering of his management company and a new closed-end equity fund.

From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026

The merger also comes as SpaceX — whose primary business of late has been launching Musk’s Starlink broadband satellites — readies for an initial public offering, possibly for this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

Today, Sunday, she readies Jasmin for a friend’s birthday party.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario