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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prepare Every day leading up to Christmas Eve, Silvy gathers in the kitchen with her Nonna, mom, and aunt to prepare the pasta, struffoli, and other Italian classics near and dear to Silvy’s heart. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 The New York Times reported that interviews, text messages and documents prepared for a potential lawsuit showed Peltola’s team aimed to coax candidates into the race, with the aim of splitting support for the GOP senator. — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Competition for Harrison Butker Harrison Butker remains the Chiefs’ kicker as the team prepares for Sunday’s game at the Denver Broncos. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 But with a new director at the helm, the annual trade show has made key improvements to the experience while preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare

Verb

The company is readying a more integrated operating model that’s built around global brands, global markets and global functions in order to accelerate profitable growth and capture benefits of scaling, while maintaining creative autonomy.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
The river has helped this woman clean her family’s hard work out of their clothes, readying the garments for more toil.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

Reactions could be split along religious lines—and some belief systems may be better equipped to deal with aliens than others, experts say.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
Matching output with prices The research also examined how electricity market conditions could influence the operation of nuclear plants equipped with thermal storage.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of equip

Verb

The event, spanning Friday and Saturday, will feature the Group of 20, an international forum composed of leaders from more than a dozen countries along with the African and European Unions.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Schoenberg, who works as an orchestral composer and professor of music at Occidental College in Los Angeles, has also composed music for film.

— Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of compose

Verb

Airports enter the equation At Orlando International Airport, Joby plans to use a vertiport near Terminal C and the airport’s train station.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Oracle plans to build more data centers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to meet rising demand, The National reported.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of provide

Verb

Everette has a knack for scoring important touchdowns, and when’s facing circumstances that qualify as either make or break, his exact mindset borders on being unstoppable.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
This means qualifying firms enter the portfolio universe of index funds much earlier, driving passive buying for their stock.

— , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualify

Verb

Khalilzad on Friday wrote on X that there had been reports of Pakistan arming Afghans to fight the Taliban inside Afghanistan and of the Pakistani military recruiting Afghans to fight anti-Pakistan insurgents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Inspiring others In 1981, Runner’s World magazine published an article that Godby wrote about his 1978 run.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of write

Verb

Eire serves on the advisory board for the Disclosure Foundation, a nonprofit that organized the event and is dedicated to transparency around unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and aliens.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
On February 9, 1934, the French Communist Party organized a march to the Place de la République as a counter-protest to fascist riots, an action that helped lay the groundwork for the alliance of left-wing parties known as the Popular Front.

— Maurice Samuels, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026