Synonyms of prepared

prepared 1 of 2

adjective

pri-ˈperd 

as in ready

being in a state of fitness for some experience or action

a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ready
• go
• fit
• set
• armed
• conditioned
• ripe
• primed
• qualified
• fortified
• trained
• braced
• steeled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unprepared
• unready
• underprepared
• unqualified
• untrained
• flat-footed
• half-baked
• half-cocked

prepared

2 of 2

verb

past tense of prepare

1

as in readied

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

• readied
• provided
• equipped
• arranged
• furnished
• laid
• fortified
• fixed
• groomed
• prepped
• fitted
• trained
• supplied
• instructed
• gathered
• braced
• educated
• primed
• mounted
• schooled
• armed
• drafted
• set
• inclined
• outfitted
• steeled
• predisposed
• girded
• indoctrinated
• tutored
• spread
• geared up
• battened
• framed
• drew up
• forearmed
• booted (up)
• warmed (up)

2

as in equipped

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

• equipped
• qualified
• trained
• enabled
• taught
• readied
• adapted
• adjusted
• fitted
• accustomed
• tailored
• shaped
• entitled
• authorized
• conditioned
• seasoned
• educated
• empowered
• groomed
• instructed
• habituated
• schooled
• indoctrinated
• tutored

3

as in composed

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

• composed
• drafted
• formulated
• crafted
• wrote
• framed
• drew up
• cast
• made
• put together
• assembled
• molded
• shaped
• formed
• built
• stated
• constructed
• devised
• fabricated
• fashioned
• penned
• expressed
• concocted
• worded
• phrased
• conceived
• authored
• sculptured
• couched
• verbalized
• compounded
• reformulated
• indited
• redrafted
• reframed
• pieced (together)

4

as in planned

to work out the details of (something) in advance

preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planned
• designed
• organized
• arranged
• calculated
• plotted
• devised
• outlined
• charted
• projected
• shaped
• budgeted
• choreographed
• drafted
• mapped (out)
• laid out
• blueprinted
• framed
• intended
• strategized (about)
• contemplated
• schemed (out)
• intrigued
• figured
• conspired
• sketched
• contrived
• aimed
• meant
• had on
• got up
• machinated
• concerted
• meditated
• put up
• premeditated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prepared

Adjective

Bannon was similarly unequivocal when asked whether Democrats were prepared to nominate a Jewish candidate. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

As that case was prepared to go before the grand jury, Hogan asked for an extension to file an indictment so prosecutors could continue to investigate, Hogan told the Tribune in an interview last fall. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

The snacks are prepared by Stanford Registered Dietitian Leah Groppo. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Kirkpatrick has come through dealing with adversity stronger and prepared for whatever lies ahead. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026