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 That’s when employers begin preparing for the fourth quarter and the holiday season, bringing more demand for workers in areas including retail and transportation and warehousing. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026 That history gives our institution some responsibility for what comes next—not just to prepare students for a future defined by AI, but to give them the tools to help shape that future themselves. — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 The Beck’s Furniture building in Rancho Cordova has been listed for sale as the last of the company’s three Sacramento-area locations prepares to close, ending a run of more than seven decades for the furniture retailer in the region. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare

Verb

By then the glacier would have received a fresh coating of snow, the sea temperature would be falling again and the residents of Svalbard would be readying themselves for the long polar night.

— Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
Democrats are also readying a major push to encourage voters to cast their ballots early and in person.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has now acquired enough body cameras to equip all its officers and agents, the agency says.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Showing footage of rescue teams and excavators, CCTV said crews equipped with life-detection devices and search dogs had been ⁠deployed to the area.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of equip

Verb

Anurag Saikia composed the music for the first track, which features vocals by Jyoti Nooran and lyrics by Shakeel Azmi.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
One such scene that appears captured, not composed, arises when a playful exchange about AccRite’s dead son on a job site goes too far.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of compose

Verb

The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of provide

Verb

To qualify, travelers must book a round-trip JetBlue Main Fare flight combined with a hotel or cruise for travel by February 10, 2027.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Your mansion has a minimum size To qualify as a mansion on Indian Creek, size matters.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualify

Verb

The answer is to not passively accept what is given but to organize to make our voices heard.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026