Origin of ready
Synonyms for ready
Antonyms for ready
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Related Words for readied
fit, provide, fix, gird, equip, brace, arrange, organize, get, strengthen, make, brief, set, fortify, post, order, prepExamples from the Web for readied
Contemporary Examples of readied
The missile that had been readied on the launch ramp in France made it through the defenses.
Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or ForgiveClive Irving
August 3, 2014
Later, she readied herself to present the medals for the Russian figure skaters.
As many as 20,000 security personnel had been readied to guard the courthouse where the Brotherhood officials will stand trial.
Athens stood at 130,000, Beijing readied 100,000, and Vancouver another 100,000.
As Bush readied for war in Iraq, he wrote his dad a note that said, “I know what you went through.”
Historical Examples of readied
For Judge Priest had readied the point where he couldn't hold in any longer.
Back HomeIrvin S. Cobb
He readied two torpedoes and raised a rocket into position for launching.
Way of a RebelWalter M. Miller
And Kate o' the Corp-licht, she readied it and asked nae quastions.
The Men of the Moss-HagsS. R. Crockett
We readied a spot from which, through the trees, the sentinel could be seen.
Who Goes There?Blackwood Ketcham Benson
As we readied the top of the hill again, we could see that the bridge was clear.
Who Goes There?Blackwood Ketcham Benson