prepare the way

English

Verb

prepare the way (third-person singular simple present prepares the way, present participle preparing the way, simple past and past participle prepared the way)

1. Synonym of prepare the ground [with for ‘something’]

   Synonyms: pave the way, clear the way, open the way

Further reading

• “prepare the way” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
• “prepare the way for something” (US) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
• “prepare the way ground for something” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
• “prepare the way”, in Collins English Dictionary.