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Synonyms of prepare

6 similar words

Another word for prepare is ready. Other synonyms of prepare are get, get ready, busk, graith and yark.

Synonyms and similar words for prepare

verbTo make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.

verbMore synonyms

  • readyTo prepare; to make ready for action.
  • busk obsoleteTo prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
  • graith obsoleteTo make ready; prepare; put in order; make fit for use.
  • yark obsoleteTo make ready; prepare.

Meaning of prepare

  1. verb To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.
  2. verb To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
  3. verb To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.

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Questions about synonyms of prepare

What is another word for prepare?
Prepare has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ready, get, get ready, busk, graith and yark.
What does prepare mean?
Prepare means to make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: prepare (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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