Synonyms of readying

readying 1 of 3

adjective

as in preparing

Related Words

• preparing
• introducing
• preparatory
• preliminary
• beginning
• prefacing
• introductory
• preparative
• prefatory
• precursory
• warning
• basic
• primary
• prelim
• fundamental
• prelusive
• ahead
• elementary
• premonitory
• previous
• early
• prior
• preceding
• former

Dissimilar Words

• following
• subsequent
• after
• behind

readying

2 of 3

noun

as in preparation

Related Words

• preparation
• teaching
• cultivation
• conditioning
• coaching
• training
• education
• instruction
• schooling
• tutoring
• tutelage
• tuition
• development
• improvement
• nurturing
• guidance
• enlightenment
• direction
• edification
• pedagogy
• higher learning
• higher education
• nurturance
• didactics
• pedagogics

readying

3 of 3

verb

present participle of ready

1

as in equipping

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function

this advanced course should ready him for college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preparing
• equipping
• qualifying
• training
• enabling
• adjusting
• adapting
• fitting
• teaching
• shaping
• authorizing
• grooming
• conditioning
• seasoning
• educating
• tailoring
• entitling
• accustoming
• empowering
• habituating
• instructing
• indoctrinating
• schooling
• tutoring

2

as in prepping

to make ready in advance

we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preparing
• prepping
• arranging
• providing
• furnishing
• equipping
• grooming
• fortifying
• fixing
• laying
• fitting
• bracing
• girding
• supplying
• instructing
• mounting
• educating
• training
• gathering
• steeling
• priming
• outfitting
• indoctrinating
• arming
• schooling
• gearing up
• tutoring
• battening
• booting (up)
• drafting
• spreading
• inclining
• setting
• predisposing
• framing
• warming (up)
• drawing up
• forearming

3

as in bracing

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally

the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bracing
• fortifying
• strengthening
• poising
• steeling
• nerving
• arming
• reinforcing
• forearming
• bolstering
• enforcing
• psyching (up)
• toughening
• encouraging
• sustaining
• comforting
• supporting
• hardening
• inuring
• buttressing
• rousing
• boosting
• stirring
• rallying
• inspiring
• propping (up)
• cheering (up)
• seasoning
• emboldening
• buoying (up)
• heartening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shaking
• discouraging
• daunting
• disheartening
• unnerving
• demoralizing
• softening
• undermining
• weakening
• undercutting
• sapping
• tiring
• dispiriting
• psyching (out)
• enervating
• debilitating
• prostrating
• enfeebling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of readying

Verb

Last month, a judge denied Anthony's motion for a new trial, though the family is readying another appeal. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The city’s public works department has already activated its long-standing checklist for winter preparations, which includes being proactive about clearing storm drains, inlets and channels, and readying sandbags at about 30 flood-prone locations. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

After suffering through a post-pandemic downturn, the gaming industry is readying an onslaught of fall releases in the hopes of turning the sector back toward growth. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Regent is reducing the passenger count on Explorer Class ships to expand cabin sizes while readying to unveil the opulent Seven Seas Prestige ship in December. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Heading into another school year, Boston Public Schools’ over 600 buses are readying once again for their first-day test, as district officials remind parents to catch up on steps to make sure their students’ transportation is set. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

By then the glacier would have received a fresh coating of snow, the sea temperature would be falling again and the residents of Svalbard would be readying themselves for the long polar night. — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Democrats are also readying a major push to encourage voters to cast their ballots early and in person. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

With a new album and her debut music festival behind her, Rodrigo is readying for her next artistic pursuit. — Leila Fadel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026