arrange

verb

ar·range | \ ə-ˈrānj

arranged; arranging

Definition of arrange

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 written

b : 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.

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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

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 on the Web

The morning of the meeting, Moos arranged his suite. — Jon Wilner, The Seattle Times, "Behind the scenes: How WSU and Bill Moos lured Mike Leach out of Key West," 5 Feb. 2019 Two fuzzy chairs face a fireplace, next to which there’s an overflowing (but artfully arranged) container of firewood. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Rent this cozy loft that doubles as a furniture showroom," 27 Dec. 2018 For her part, Maxwell artfully arranged her blonde lengths into a messy fishtail braid, which was swung to one side and accented by light pink makeup hues, from her rosy blush to a glossy wet lip. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Irina Shayk and Stella Maxwell Do Holiday BFF Beauty Like True Supermodels," 13 Dec. 2018 The researchers arranged a set of electrodes to recreate that electric field. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Technical tour-de-force traps positrons," 11 Dec. 2018 Estée Lauder allegedly arranged for a lawyer for him and no charges were filed. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "What the latest report on skin care company Deciem reveals about its troubled founder," 3 Dec. 2018 Members of the Native American community arranged a rally on November 7 to show solidarity with the two students. — Teen Vogue, "New Mexico Teacher Accused of Calling a Native Student a "Bloody Indian" and Cutting Another's Hair on Halloween," 3 Dec. 2018 Most of the motors in electric and hybrid cars arrange their magnets in a V-shape around the wheel hub. — Matthew Jancer, Popular Mechanics, "Speaking of Spokes: The Design That Could Change How Electric Car Motors Are Made," 20 Nov. 2018 The two arranged to meet up for a songwriting session. — Marie Milano, Country Living, "How Kacey Musgraves's Marriage to Husband Ruston Kelly Inspired Her Album 'Golden Hour'," 13 Nov. 2018

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