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

Example Sentences

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As Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly readies to make his inaugural visit to the world's second-biggest economy later this month, a pressing issue will be how to navigate evolving commercial ties.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

When Shelly readies herself for a dinner date who eventually cancels on her, she shrugs it off and prepares the fish she was planning to make for her friends instead.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

So she waits, does hours of mind-numbing rehab in a gym each day and readies for what crossing that the line will mean.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024

Ioannis Kolovos readies his elite fire crew crouched inside a helicopter.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

And Cedric skirts left and he dives right—and he readies his wand— SNAPE: This is taking too long.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling