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marshal


2marshal

verb
marshaled or marshalledmarshal·ing or marshal·ling \ˈmärsh-(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of MARSHAL

transitive verb
1
: to place in proper rank or position <marshaling the troops>
2
: to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way <marshal arguments>
3
: to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : usher <marshaling her little group of children down the street>
intransitive verb
: to take form or order <ideas marshaling neatly>

Variants of MARSHAL

marshal also marshall

Examples of MARSHAL

  1. She carefully marshaled her thoughts before answering the question.
  2. <marshaled their forces for battle>

First Known Use of MARSHAL

15th century

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