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verb ar·range \ə-ˈrānj\

Definition of arrange

arranged

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arranging

transitive verb
1 : to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment arrange flowers in a vase arrange cards alphabetically
2 : to make preparations for : plan arranged a reception for the visitor
3a : to adapt (a musical composition) by scoring for voices or instruments other than those for which originally writtenb : orchestrate
4 : to bring about an agreement or understanding concerning : settle arrange an exchange of war prisoners
intransitive verb
1 : to bring about an agreement or understanding She arranged to have a table at the restaurant.
2 : to make preparations : plan He arranged for a vacation with his family.

arranger

play \ə-ˈrān-jər\ noun

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Examples of arrange in a Sentence

She arranged her pictures on her desk.
He arranged some fresh fruit neatly on a plate.
arranging flowers in a vase
We arranged and rearranged the order several times.
She arranged her hair on top of her head.
Please arrange a meeting with your partners.
I think we can arrange a deal.
Let's arrange our schedules so that we can meet for lunch.
You'll need to arrange transportation from the airport.
He arranged her last two albums.

Recent Examples of arrange from the Web

A Valparaiso woman who helped her twin sister arrange a burglary in Kouts where the twin's boyfriend got shot in the leg was sentenced to 20 years on Tuesday.

— james d. wolf jr., Post-Tribune, "Twin gets 20 years for her role in Kouts burglary, shooting", 27 June 2017
However, the episode delivered a major #plottwist when Catherine rejected Lyle's carefully arranged marriage proposal on camera.

— emily selter, Town & Country, "Southern Charm Savannah Episode 8 Recap: A Disastrous Proposal", 27 June 2017
Janikkia Lashay Carter, 36, is accused of being a go-between on the outside who arranged for the transfer of contraband into the facility.

— mike hendricks and tony rizzo, kansascity.com, "Jackson County jail guards took bribes to smuggle contraband, feds allege", 26 June 2017
Lake County Councilman Jamal Washington, D-Merrillville, also joined the cleanup and arranged for offenders in the Lake County Community Corrections program to work at the school.

— carole carlson, Post-Tribune, "Volunteers tackle cleanup at Lew Wallace", 26 June 2017
As for Active Alts, Lamensdorf said his broker will take 15 percent for arranging the loan, with the remaining profit flowing back to the fund.

— rachel evans, Bloomberg.com, "The Dirty Little Secret of ETFs Is a Selling Point for This Fund Veteran", 21 June 2017
In fact, Katz has arranged a traditional klezmer tune for the program, though each of the works features the clarinet prominently.

— sean erwin, miamiherald, "Mozart festival says ‘I do’ to a celebration of marriage", 21 June 2017
When Felipe Talamante met in May with an undercover agent to arrange the sale of 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of cocaine, the agent noticed several kids playing in the home’s front yard, according to a federal criminal complaint filed this month.

— christopher weber, The Seattle Times, "Authorities: Day care run at LA house where cocaine was sold", 20 June 2017
Travel agencies in several countries arrange trips to North Korea, despite wide-ranging...

— jonathan cheng, WSJ, "After Otto Warmbier’s Death, North Korea Tour Operator Stops Taking American Bookings", 20 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of arrange

Middle English arangen, from Middle French arenger, from a- + renger to set in ranks, from renc, ranc row — more at rank

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First Known Use: 1601

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Synonym Discussion of arrange

order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion. ordered her business affairs arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment. arranged the files numerically marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use. marshaling the facts for argument organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function. organized the volunteers into teams systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme. systematized billing procedures methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme. methodizes every aspect of daily living

ARRANGE Defined for English Language Learners

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verb

Definition of arrange for English Language Learners

: to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position
: to give a particular order or position to the parts of (something)
: to organize the details of something before it happens : to plan (something)

ARRANGE Defined for Kids

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verb ar·range \ə-ˈrānj\

Definition of arrange for Students

arranged

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arranging

1 : to put in order and especially a particular order The books were arranged by subject.
2 : to make plans for arrange a meeting
3 : to come to an agreement about : settle arrange a truce
4 : to to write or change (a piece of music) to suit particular voices or instruments