Answer: trained

AnswerCrossword Clue
TRAINED

Learned the ropes

TRAINED

Showed the ropes

TRAINED

Like circus animals

TRAINED
Took on an apprentice
TRAINED
Prepared for a big match
TRAINEDPrepared for a bout
TRAINEDWell prepared
TRAINEDReady for action
TRAINEDDisciplined.
TRAINEDReared.
TRAINEDSkilled.
TRAINEDCoached.
TRAINEDInstructed.
TRAINEDScientifically conditioned.
TRAINEDMade proficient.
TRAINEDCultivated.
TRAINEDEducated.
TRAINEDGot in shape.
TRAINEDDrilled.
TRAINEDGot into condition
TRAINEDGot ready for action
TRAINEDWorked out for a bout
TRAINEDMade fit
TRAINEDGot ready for a big game
TRAINEDGot in shape
TRAINEDCoached
TRAINEDMade fit for public show
TRAINEDShaped up