arrange
Use Arrange in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly: to arrange books on a shelf.
2.
to come to an agreement or understanding regarding: The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
3.
to prepare or plan: to arrange the details of a meeting.
4.
Music. to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make plans or preparations: They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
6.
to make a settlement; come to an agreement: to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.
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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English arayngen < Middle French arangier, equivalent to a- a-5 + rangier to range
1325–75; Middle English arayngen < Middle French arangier, equivalent to a- a-5 + rangier to range
Related forms
ar·range·a·ble, adjective
ar·rang·er, noun
o·ver·ar·range, verb, o·ver·ar·ranged, o·ver·ar·rang·ing.
re·ar·range, verb, re·ar·ranged, re·ar·rang·ing.
re·ar·range·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
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| —vb (for) (often foll by with) | |
| 1. | (tr) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order |
| 2. | (tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle |
| 3. | to make plans or preparations in advance (for something): we arranged for her to be met |
| 4. | (tr) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments |
| 5. | (tr) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting |
| 6. | to come to an agreement |
| [C14: from Old French arangier, from | |
| ar'rangeable | |
| —adj | |
| ar'ranger | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
arrange
late 14c., "to draw up a line of battle," from O.Fr. arrangier, from a- "to" + rangier "set in a row" (Mod.Fr. ranger), from rang "rank," from Frank. *hring. A rare word until the meaning generalized to "to place things in order" c.1780-1800. Musical sense of "adapt for other instruments or voices" is
from 1808.
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Example sentences
His position in the group has grown from being a supporting player to helping arrange set lists for concerts.
Have students look at the list of timeline events, and then arrange themselves in order according to list of events.
Arrange herbs in a container to a striking effect.
Arrange plants on a nursery cart to see which ones work well together.
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