Thesaurus results for PREPARES

prepares

verb

present tense third-person singular of prepare

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

Relevance

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

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

as in plans

to work out the details of (something) in advance preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares

Verb

Jorge Silva | Reuters As Shein readies for its Hong Kong IPO, potential investors are getting a look at the harsh reality tariffs have brought for the fast-fashion retailer.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Renovations continue as the campus slowly readies more classrooms.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of readies

Verb

The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

Verb

But the company eventually plans to open-source the standard, which means any device manufacturer in any industry will be able to adopt it.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Heat limits chip performance The aerospace and defense firm plans to integrate diamond directly into advanced semiconductor devices.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

Verizon specifically provides a Satellite SOS demo for compatible Android phones.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell’s wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

Loans, aid and more My fiance still qualifies for Grad PLUS loans.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The new guidance and the Fayetteville investigation reopen an old and bitter civil rights fight over discipline in the nation's K-12 schools — and what qualifies as discrimination.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

These speeches, which Ossoff writes himself, have become a sensation among liberal voters, fueling talk of a presidential bid.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Promiscuously, Lewis writes about the Burtons, and about everything within reach of the Burtons, and then about everything within reach of that.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026