PREPARED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pri-ˈperd

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as in ready

being in a state of fitness for some experience or action a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race

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prepared

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verb

past tense of prepare

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

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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

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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

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as in planned

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 prepared

Adjective

That's not somebody that is prepared to be the attorney general of the state of Texas. —

Jack Fink april 12, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 If there's one museum to visit in Madrid, this is it, but come prepared for lines, especially in late afternoon when entry is free for the final two hours of the day. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

Verb

At Sterling, Flor prepared my ridiculously big order so carefully. —

Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 His remarks echo those of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who told the Washington Examiner earlier on Tuesday that Senate Republicans would be prepared to vote on a successor before the midterm elections. —

David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepared

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared

Adjective

Leslie Hasselback Adams, USA high diving performance director, said Fort Lauderdale has all the elements—wind and sun—to get competitors ready for the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in two years.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
When ready to serve, turn the jar upside down and let sit for 2 minutes so the dressing evenly coats the salad.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026