Synonyms of prepare

prepare

verb

pri-ˈper 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ready
• provide
• furnish
• fortify
• prep
• equip
• arrange
• fix
• lay
• fit
• groom
• gather
• train
• educate
• instruct
• supply
• brace
• set
• mount
• steel
• prime
• school
• gird
• indoctrinate
• boot (up)
• predispose
• draft
• spread
• gear up
• tutor
• draw up
• arm
• incline
• warm (up)
• outfit
• batten
• frame
• forearm

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equip
• qualify
• ready
• enable
• train
• teach
• adapt
• adjust
• season
• fit
• educate
• shape
• condition
• empower
• authorize
• tailor
• accustom
• groom
• entitle
• habituate
• instruct
• school
• indoctrinate
• tutor

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compose
• write
• draft
• formulate
• craft
• draw up
• cast
• make
• put together
• frame
• build
• assemble
• devise
• shape
• form
• construct
• fabricate
• word
• express
• state
• mold
• pen
• sculpture
• phrase
• conceive
• author
• verbalize
• couch
• fashion
• concoct
• compound
• reformulate
• indite
• piece (together)
• reframe
• redraft

4

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance

preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• organize
• arrange
• design
• calculate
• devise
• chart
• plot
• outline
• budget
• shape
• blueprint
• choreograph
• project
• scheme (out)
• map (out)
• draft
• lay out
• contemplate
• intend
• strategize (about)
• frame
• conspire
• contrive
• aim
• figure
• concert
• sketch
• get up
• have on
• mean
• meditate
• machinate
• put up
• intrigue
• premeditate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prepare

Bayne, who trains in jiujitsu and Krav Maga self-defense, said extensive jury trial experience has prepared him to be an effective judge . — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

As the extraterrestrials prepare their arrival, down on the surface several strangers find their fates linked. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Academic success and preparing students for their future is always top-of-mind, Folk said when asked about his goals for the school. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Chicago’s commuter rail system is preparing for a major shift away from diesel power. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026