prepared
adjective
pre·pared pri-ˈperd 
: subjected to a special process or treatment
preparedly
pri-ˈperd-lē
adverb -ˈper-əd-
Synonyms
- fit
- go
- ready
- set
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Example Sentences
The president read a prepared statement. The store sells a selection of prepared foods. I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared. She was well-prepared and scored high on the test. How much are you prepared to pay? I wasn't prepared to spend that much money. See More
Recent Examples on the Web But even the best-prepared rep will need protocols in place and processes to escalate issues that are beyond their scope. 
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Kochava chief executive Brian Cox said in a prepared statement that his company complies with all rules and laws and stepped up its privacy controls before the legal proceedings. Brittany Shammas, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Gordon said in his prepared statement that the health system will seek damages from the vendor, Ultimate Kronos Group, which maintains the health system’s timekeeping and scheduling data. Suzanne Roig, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Note to prospective employers: Be prepared to pay up. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 Secretary Xavier Becerra said last month that the federal government is prepared to respond but needs more help from local governments. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Less prepared was Garrett's dad, Greg, who did not pack a jacket on his trip from Texas and wound up buying a Giants sweatshirt at the ballpark to stay warm in the chilly San Francisco conditions. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2022 In a prepared statement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer praised DTE and Ford for working to increase the state's solar energy production, positioning Michigan as a leader in climate action. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 Solis, who filed the first suit against Watson, read a prepared statement. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Kochava chief executive Brian Cox said in a prepared statement that his company complies with all rules and laws and stepped up its privacy controls before the legal proceedings. Brittany Shammas, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Gordon said in his prepared statement that the health system will seek damages from the vendor, Ultimate Kronos Group, which maintains the health system’s timekeeping and scheduling data. Suzanne Roig, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Note to prospective employers: Be prepared to pay up. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 Secretary Xavier Becerra said last month that the federal government is prepared to respond but needs more help from local governments. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Less prepared was Garrett's dad, Greg, who did not pack a jacket on his trip from Texas and wound up buying a Giants sweatshirt at the ballpark to stay warm in the chilly San Francisco conditions. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2022 In a prepared statement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer praised DTE and Ford for working to increase the state's solar energy production, positioning Michigan as a leader in climate action. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 Solis, who filed the first suit against Watson, read a prepared statement. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
from past participle of prepare
First Known Use
1663, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing prepared
prepared 1 of 2
adjective
as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- go
- ready
- set
- fit
- primed
- armed
- qualified
- conditioned
- ripe
- trained
- braced
- fortified
- steeled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unprepared
- unready
- underprepared
- unqualified
- untrained
- half-baked
- half-cocked
- flat-footed
prepared
2 of 2verb
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- readied
- provided
- prepped
- equipped
- arranged
- furnished
- fortified
- laid
- groomed
- fitted
- trained
- fit
- fixed
- instructed
- supplied
- braced
- gathered
- primed
- educated
- schooled
- armed
- drafted
- steeled
- mounted
- set
- girded
- inclined
- tutored
- indoctrinated
- outfitted
- battened
- forearmed
- predisposed
- geared up
- girt
- framed
- spread
- drew up
- booted (up)
- warmed (up)
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- equipped
- qualified
- trained
- taught
- readied
- enabled
- adapted
- adjusted
- accustomed
- fitted
- tailored
- educated
- shaped
- fit
- authorized
- seasoned
- conditioned
- entitled
- instructed
- empowered
- groomed
- habituated
- schooled
- tutored
- indoctrinated
3
as in drafted
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
- drafted
- composed
- formulated
- crafted
- made
- framed
- wrote
- assembled
- drew up
- cast
- constructed
- devised
- molded
- shaped
- put together
- stated
- built
- concocted
- fabricated
- formed
- penned
- fashioned
- conceived
- expressed
- verbalized
- worded
- authored
- phrased
- couched
- sculptured
- compounded
- reframed
- redrafted
- reformulated
- indited
- pieced (together)
4
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance preparing an escape route in case of a fire Synonyms & Similar Words
- planned
- designed
- organized
- arranged
- plotted
- calculated
- devised
- outlined
- shaped
- charted
- budgeted
- choreographed
- projected
- drafted
- intended
- laid out
- blueprinted
- framed
- contemplated
- mapped (out)
- strategized (about)
- sketched
- figured
- intrigued
- conspired
- meant
- schemed (out)
- aimed
- contrived
- concerted
- premeditated
- had on
- machinated
- got up
- meditated
- put up