assort

verb as·sort \ ə-ˈsȯrt \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of assort

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

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assorter

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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

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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
Lac La Belle has a maximum depth of 45 feet and a bottom substrate that is 80% gravel, 10% sand and 10% muck and assorted other material.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Fishing fun on Lac La Belle overshadows eclipse," 26 Aug. 2017
Professional jealousy and assorted other tensions brought it to an end, bitterly, in 1956, and although the two attempted occasional cordial meetings, the split lasted the rest of their lives.

— stephanie zacharek, Time, "Comedic Legend Jerry Lewis Dead at 91," 20 Aug. 2017
Step back in time to see clothes, records, furniture and assorted other things from the 1950s.

— donna vickroy, Daily Southtown, "10 fun ways to say goodbye to July," 20 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of assort

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

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assorted; assorting

: to sort into groups of like kinds

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