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 Come lunch and dinner time, the Pony X Nordlandet restaurant menu kicks it up a notch with a selection of fresh Nordic dishes (prepared with local ingredients by skilled chefs). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 In Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Misasma, a young filmmaker, played by Hannah Einbinder, is preparing to reboot a slasher franchise, Camp Miasma, which found Haven’s Little Death terrorizing and killing teen campers. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 With limited financial resources, IRIS says they are focused on preparing families to survive on their own. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Frazier said her son was preparing for Christmas when he was killed. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare

Verb

Adidas was also readying itself for the women’s World Cup soccer tournament which will take place next year in Brazil.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Advertisement Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) readies his men for a final march in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon Season 3.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

In addition to being under-equipped in terms of intelligence and logistics, Nigeria’s army has had a problem with poor remuneration that impedes counter-terrorism campaigns.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Ahead of the delivery, baby Aloni's first outfit was picked out, mom's bag was packed, and dad was fully equipped with the birthing plan and prepared for all scenarios.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 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 extended family — Spinelle’s mother, brother, aunt, sister and nieces — had planned to get citizenship and move to Italy, where his great-grandparents were from.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The unexpected weekend getaway While planning ahead is crucial during the busy summer months, some of the best memories come from those spur-of-the-moment trips.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Ahead of Tuesday’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley eased concerns surrounding Jackson, describing the injury as day-to-day while noting the absence provides an opportunity to evaluate the team’s depth along the offensive line.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of provide

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

Verb

People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
This is a more bullish take than the German bank's previous forecast on June 23, written when inflation fears were rife.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of write

Verb

That win did not sit well with labor leaders throughout the country, who had hoped to expand upon their already-vast California union ranks through organizing rideshare drivers.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Gone are the days of wrestling an overstuffed suitcase—my compression packing cubes help maximize every inch of space and keep everything organized.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026