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ar⋅range

[uh-reynj] verb, -ranged, -rang⋅ing.
–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.

Origin:
1325–75; ME arayngen < MF arangier, equiv. to a- a- 5 + rangier to range


ar⋅range⋅a⋅ble, adjective
ar⋅rang⋅er, noun


1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
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re·ar·range   (rē'ə-rānj')   
tr.v.   re·ar·ranged, re·ar·rang·ing, re·ar·rang·es
To change the arrangement of.
re'ar·range'ment n.
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