assort

verb

as·​sort ə-ˈsȯrt 

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

Synonyms

• classify
• rank
• distinguish
• distribute
• group
• relegate
• sort
• categorize
• type

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 on the Web

The tomb's roof was collapsed, but objects inside remained intact, including bronze vessels used during banquets, iron rods, a pair of large bronze cauldrons and assorted smaller bronze cauldrons, jugs and bowls, according to a news release. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025

In the meantime, the Jeddah course is a street track built every year for the race along the Red Sea, along with the grandstands, fan zone, and assorted other temporary structures. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025

The distillery uses traditional pot stills for distillation and sources assorted cask types for aging, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and virgin oak. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for assort

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort

Kids Definition

assort

verb

as·​sort ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt 

: to sort into groups