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)
(transitive with for) Synonym of prepare the ground
Synonyms: pave the way, clear the way, open the way
If we believe in the existence of a great moral and political evil amongst us, and that duty, honour, and interest, call upon us to prepare the way for its removal, we must act. Francis Scott Key
If there be ground for you to trust in your own righteousness, then, all that Christ did to purchase salvation, and all that God did to prepare the way for it is in vain. Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
A State which bore this kind of fruit, and suffered it to drop off as fast as it ripened, would prepare the way for a still more perfect and glorious State, which also I have imagined, but not yet anywhere seen. Henry David Thoreau
"Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold He is coming," Says the LORD of hosts. Malachi
Croft, 48. One task he addressed was to prepare the way for a smooth succession. Source: Internet
Eckener's initial purpose was to use Graf Zeppelin for experimental and demonstration purposes to prepare the way for regular airship traveling, carrying passengers and mail to cover the costs. Source: Internet