assort

verb as·sort \ ə-ˈsȯrt \

|Updated on: 10 May 2018

Examples: assort in a Sentence

Definition of assort

assorted; assorting; assorts

transitive verb

1 : to distribute into groups of a like kind : classify

2 : to supply with an assortment (as of goods)

intransitive verb

1 : to agree in kind : harmonize

2 : to keep company : associate

—

assorter

noun

See assort defined for kids

Examples of assort in a Sentence

assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design

Recent Examples of assort from the Web

Berkshire’s assorted manufacturing, service and retail businesses generated $1.8 billion net income, up from $1.3 billion a year ago.

— josh funk, BostonGlobe.com, "Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reports a $1.1 billion loss on paper," 5 May 2018
Among the others donations were $8,000 to the Senate GOP campaign committee in October 2016; $2,500 in March 2017 to Attorney General Brad Schimel; $5,000 to Gov. Scott Walker in October 2014; and assorted smaller amounts to individual lawmakers.

— jason stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin Republicans received nearly $90,000 from execs of title lender involved in free London trip for Robin Vos," 13 Apr. 2018
Rather than the typical natural materials such as wood and metal generally found in modern design, contemporary design allows for more curves and color, which can be blended and assorted in one-of-a-kind ways.

— Detroit Free Press, "Everything you need to know about modern and contemporary design," 16 Apr. 2018
For many, this weekend's Easter indulgences will include chocolate bunnies, eggs of every type and assorted tempting favorites.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Carrots are a colorful ingredient addition for any season," 30 Mar. 2018
The action shifts to Moscow and assorted gruesome and grandiose interiors in which Khrushchev and the rest take turns organizing the funeral and their own uncertain futures.

— manohla dargis, New York Times, "Review: The Slapstick Horror of ‘The Death of Stalin’," 8 Mar. 2018
Other flowers need to be assorted into specific bouquets to meet orders for supermarkets, online retailers or anyone else who locked in a contract with the company.

— damian paletta, The Seattle Times, "Thank Colombia for the roses you get or give on Valentine’s Day," 11 Feb. 2018
On Thursday evening, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s two oldest children joined their parents and assorted other Trump family members, dignitaries, and hangers-on in the East Room of the White House to perform the traditional Hanukkah blessing.

— emily jane fox, The Hive, "Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Hang on in the Swamp," 12 Dec. 2017
The third floor of the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, one flight up from an international auto show, was rife with dozens of signs and assorted other literature for the candidates, of whom there are many.

— jim newell, Slate Magazine, "The Democrats Are Leading From Behind," 13 Feb. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'assort.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Origin and Etymology of assort

Middle French assortir, from a- (from Latin ad-) + sorte sort

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

See Words from the same year

assort Synonyms

ASSORT Defined for Kids

assort

verb as·sort \ ə-ˈsȯrt \

Definition of assort for Students

assorted; assorting

: to sort into groups of like kinds

They assorted the marbles by color.

Learn More about assort

See words that rhyme with assort Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for assort Nglish: Translation of assort for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of assort for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up assort? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

assort

Definition of assort

assorter

Examples of assort in a Sentence

Recent Examples of assort from the Web

Origin and Etymology of assort

assort Synonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Near Antonyms

Related Words

ASSORT Defined for Kids

assort

Definition of assort for Students

Learn More about assort

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

effigy

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Test Your Vocabulary

Words at Play

What It Means to Go ‘Radio Silent’

The Last Word on 'Finalize'

'Creep': A Skin-Crawling History

Centuries and How to Refer to Them

Ask the Editors

Ghost Word

2017 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

Literally

Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

Word Games

Words for Summer: A Quiz

Name More Food!

Spell It

Dictionary Devil

What It Means to Go ‘Radio Silent’

Words for Summer: A Quiz

If the Shoe Fits

Trending: 'Asylum' Trends as Policies Draw Attention

Ghost Word

assort

Definition of assort

assorter

Examples of assort in a Sentence

Recent Examples of assort from the Web

Origin and Etymology of assort

assort Synonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Near Antonyms

Related Words

ASSORT Defined for Kids

assort

Definition of assort for Students

Learn More about assort

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

What It Means to Go ‘Radio Silent’

Words for Summer: A Quiz

If the Shoe Fits

Trending: 'Asylum' Trends as Policies Draw Attention

Ghost Word