Thesaurus results for PREPARE

prepare

verb

pri-ˈper

Definition of prepare

as in to ready

to make ready in advance I think I have prepared myself well for this challenge we prepared the classroom for the important visitors by getting rid of some unsightly clutter

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Relevance

as in to equip

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military

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as in to compose

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press

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as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance preparing an escape route in case of a fire

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Recent Examples of prepare Amer said strikes earlier this week against Saudi forces were preemptive, as Riyadh was preparing a ground invasion of Houthi territory. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Funeral homes have at times run out of space to store and prepare bodies for burial. — Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 The couple thought outside of the box and decided to have their drinks prepared by a robot barista. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Additional automakers are preparing to launch discounts soon, including Ford, Rivian, Chevrolet and Kia later this month; Toyota, Honda and Subaru in September; and Mitsubishi in November. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare

Verb

Toyota’s manufacturing facilities in the Kyushu region, where Kumamoto is located, halted production, but are readying to resume production later this week.

— Yuri Kageyama, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Owners in other states are readying for rules that may or may not survive the same challenge.

— Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

The property has a bluestone patio and a rooftop deck featuring a firepit, two heaters, a fan, seating, and a kitchen equipped with a Saffire smoker, double kegerator, refrigerator and a stainless steel sink.

— Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
For a country that's largely not equipped to deal with these levels of heat, it's been a particularly uncomfortable few weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of equip

Verb

Meanwhile, the American Television Alliance (ATVA), a lobbying group composed of cable, satellite, telco operators and independent programmers, slammed the FCC’s vote on the TV ownership cap.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
Former congresswoman Dinorah Figuera is leading the opposition bloc, which is composed of former members of the 2015 National Assembly – the last legislative body considered legitimate by the US.

— Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of compose

Verb

The two men were very close during Maresca’s time in charge of the under-23s and then as assistant manager in the 2022-23 campaign, and planned to meet before the end of last season, then during the summer, but could not find the time.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Developer Russell Hall of Highline Engineering & Surveying plans to turn the land into about 400 homes, a mix of houses and duplexes.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Radar then scans across 14 federal and state programs to identify benefits users may qualify for, from disability and food assistance to tax credits.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
To qualify as a qualifying relative, the individual’s gross income must be less than $5,300 for 2026.

— Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualify

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Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Draft the email, organize notes, or give yourself space to think before a professional conversation.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026