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adjective

pri-ˈperd How to pronounce prepared (audio)
Definition of preparednext
as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race

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verb

past tense of prepare
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as in readied
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

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as in equipped
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

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as in composed
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press

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

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Recent Examples of prepared
Adjective
Be prepared to beat the heat with the sweat-proof and sealing makeup essentials with seals of approval from both the Vogue beauty team and makeup artists. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Try Different Cooking Methods How vegetables are prepared can affect their taste and appeal. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Verb
At the Grenelle site near the Eiffel Tower, officials prepared for large crowds escaping hot weather in the coming days. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Attorneys and the judge prepared the jury charge, which contains the instructions for the panel’s deliberations, and the lawyers made their closing arguments on Monday afternoon. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
  1. ready
  2. provided
  3. equipped
  4. composed
  5. planned
  6. go
  7. arranged
  8. qualified
Adjective
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of ready
Verb
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of equipped
Verb
  • The Jury will be composed of 24 students, each of them recommended by professors of film studies from various Italian universities, DAMS, and from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • The administration has also assembled a Disaster Assistance Response Team composed of more than 250 people, including three specialized Urban Search-and-Rescue teams.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of composed
Verb
  • Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Following the exercise, the Royal Navy capability team and the Air and Space Warfare Centre began analyzing the results, with additional testing potentially planned aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • In May 2025, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of go
Verb
  • The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
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