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 Even a traveler who does their research might not be prepared for extreme weather in real time. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 In southeastern China, cities near the coast are preparing for the impacts of Bavi. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 By the time England beat Mexico in Mexico City, the team was prepared, swaying shoulder-to-shoulder and joining in the singalong. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 July 2026 Above all, this communicates that Barça could be preparing for life after Raphinha. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare

Verb

In an interview with the Financial Times, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave said the company is readying itself for temperatures normally associated with Saudi Arabia.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Fortunately, the Dutch squad were staying nearby, with the team opting to ready the bicycles at the hotel before the riders cycled two kilometres to sign on and begin racing.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

Beyond his performance, EVAN has been heavily involved in the creative production of his music, ranging from songwriting to composing and producing.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
These are ultra-thin layers composed of large organic molecules that spontaneously organize into a neat single-molecule sheet.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of compose

Verb

Recognizing the complex from a previous arrest but seeing little activity, the team planned to return later.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The brief event showcased the Grand Prix-style auto race his administration is planning around the national monuments next month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.

— Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Their angled footbeds provide comfortable arch support while maintaining a slim, classic silhouette.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of provide

Verb

Haaland has become a favorite of soccer fans in China, which didn’t qualify for this year’s tournament.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, the men had failed to even qualify for the 2017 World Cup—and the women only got bonuses of $110,000 for their win while the men would have raked in more than $400,000 each.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of qualify

Verb

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood), who co-wrote the legislation that expanded the film and television tax credit, says that the cap appears to have been an oversight, and that members believed the film program was exempt.

— Gio Insignares, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Kolmogorov wrote the formal proof himself and submitted it for publication with Karatsuba listed as the lead author.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

Definition of write

Verb

Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.

— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
According to the psychologist, people who organize their day this way are more likely to complete the tasks that matter most because the brain responds better to specific, achievable goals than to endless to-do lists.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026