readies

verb

Definition of readiesnext
present tense third-person singular of ready
1
as in prepares
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function this advanced course should ready him for college

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Relevance
2
as in arranges
to make ready in advance we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance

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3
as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
  1. prepares
  2. equips
  3. braces
  4. qualifies
Verb
  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepares
Verb
  • The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
Verb
  • Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
    Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of braces
Verb
  • Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of qualifies
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