Synonyms of prepare

prepare

verb

pri-ˈper 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ready
• provide
• furnish
• fortify
• prep
• equip
• arrange
• fix
• lay
• fit
• groom
• gather
• train
• educate
• instruct
• supply
• brace
• set
• mount
• steel
• prime
• school
• gird
• indoctrinate
• boot (up)
• predispose
• draft
• spread
• gear up
• tutor
• draw up
• arm
• incline
• warm (up)
• outfit
• batten
• frame
• forearm

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equip
• qualify
• ready
• enable
• train
• teach
• adapt
• adjust
• season
• fit
• educate
• shape
• condition
• empower
• authorize
• tailor
• accustom
• groom
• entitle
• habituate
• instruct
• school
• indoctrinate
• tutor

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compose
• write
• draft
• formulate
• craft
• draw up
• cast
• make
• put together
• frame
• build
• assemble
• devise
• shape
• form
• construct
• fabricate
• word
• express
• state
• mold
• pen
• sculpture
• phrase
• conceive
• author
• verbalize
• couch
• fashion
• concoct
• compound
• reformulate
• indite
• piece (together)
• reframe
• redraft

4

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance

preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• organize
• arrange
• design
• calculate
• devise
• chart
• plot
• outline
• budget
• shape
• blueprint
• choreograph
• project
• scheme (out)
• map (out)
• draft
• lay out
• contemplate
• intend
• strategize (about)
• frame
• conspire
• contrive
• aim
• figure
• concert
• sketch
• get up
• have on
• mean
• meditate
• machinate
• put up
• intrigue
• premeditate

Examples of prepare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to other fun fall activities, the Wales kids will no doubt be preparing for Oct. 31 and all that entails. —Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

High Point University's CARE Curriculum incorporates technology literacy and entrepreneurship to prepare future oral health physicians. —Mariya Filipova, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Cross-country City Section and Southern Section teams continue to prepare for the big meets ahead in cross-country. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024

Yellowstone National Park, for example, closes several roads to prepare for colder temperatures and bad weather; and Glacier National Park closes parts of its popular 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road during the winter and spring. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024