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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of prepare

1 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 of prepare

fit, fix, groom, lay, prep, ready
Words Related to prepare

brace, fortify, gird, steel

batten, gear up, mount

educate, indoctrinate, instruct, school, train, tutor

boot (up), prime

arrange, set, spread

arm, equip, forearm, furnish, outfit, provide, supply

draft, draw up, frame
2 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 of prepare

equip, fit, qualify, ready, season, train
Words Related to prepare

accustom, adapt, adjust, condition, groom, habituate, shape, tailor

authorize, entitle

empower, enable

educate, indoctrinate, instruct, school, teach, tutor
3 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 of prepare

cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame
Words Related to prepare

fabricate, fashion, form, mold, sculpture, shape

couch, express, phrase, state, verbalize, word

author, indite, pen, write

conceive, concoct, devise

build, construct, make

assemble, compound, piece (together)

redraft, reformulate, reframe
Phrases Synonymous with prepare

put together
4 to work out the details of (something) in advance
  • preparing an escape route in case of a fire
Synonyms of prepare

arrange, blueprint, budget, calculate, chart, choreograph, design, frame, lay out, map (out), organize, plan, project, scheme (out), shape, strategize (about)
Words Related to prepare

conspire, contrive, devise, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up

concert, get up

draft, outline, sketch

aim, figure, have on, intend, mean

contemplate, meditate, premeditate

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