Synonyms of prepares

prepares

verb

present tense third-person singular of prepare

1

as in readies

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

• readies
• provides
• furnishes
• arranges
• fortifies
• equips
• preps
• lays
• fixes
• fits
• grooms
• instructs
• gathers
• educates
• supplies
• trains
• schools
• braces
• mounts
• girds
• boots (up)
• sets
• arms
• predisposes
• steels
• indoctrinates
• gears up
• spreads
• outfits
• primes
• drafts
• inclines
• tutors
• warms (up)
• frames
• draws up
• battens
• forearms

2

as in equips

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

• equips
• qualifies
• enables
• trains
• readies
• teaches
• adjusts
• adapts
• seasons
• fits
• educates
• conditions
• authorizes
• empowers
• shapes
• entitles
• accustoms
• grooms
• tailors
• instructs
• habituates
• schools
• indoctrinates
• tutors

3

as in composes

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

• composes
• writes
• formulates
• drafts
• casts
• crafts
• makes
• frames
• draws up
• assembles
• builds
• puts together
• expresses
• fabricates
• verbalizes
• conceives
• shapes
• devises
• words
• forms
• concocts
• states
• constructs
• molds
• fashions
• authors
• pens
• phrases
• reformulates
• reframes
• pieces (together)
• couches
• compounds
• sculptures
• indites
• redrafts

4

as in plans

to work out the details of (something) in advance

preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• organizes
• arranges
• calculates
• designs
• plots
• charts
• outlines
• devises
• choreographs
• budgets
• maps (out)
• shapes
• schemes (out)
• projects
• contemplates
• intends
• blueprints
• lays out
• strategizes (about)
• drafts
• conspires
• contrives
• frames
• aims
• intrigues
• means
• meditates
• sketches
• concerts
• figures
• has on
• machinates
• gets up
• premeditates
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prepares

The move also comes as the company prepares for an upcoming fall event to show off its newest devices. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

As the canal prepares to endure the shifting weather patterns, two of the ports adjacent to the waterway have remained central to a growing rift between Panama and terminal operator CK Hutchison. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

The milestone comes as Textron prepares the next version of the aircraft for entry into service. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

The process forces financial discipline, which paradoxically prepares the business for sale. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

While the Missouri Supreme Court prepares to decide the fate of the new district next month, Cleaver vowed to press forward with his campaign. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

So, as the Austrian prepares to take charge of his first Premier League game with Forest when Leeds United visit the City Ground on Saturday, what has his early impact been? — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The move comes as Byrne prepares for the Toronto International Film Festival bow of The Julia Set, which stars One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti, along with Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

The cup of joe — and her headful of curls — reflects bigger changes to come as Leavitt, 33, prepares to say goodbye to the Hulu show and step firmly into her next chapter beyond reality TV. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026