assort

verb

as·sort | \ ə-ˈsȯrt

assorted; assorting; assorts

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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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 some reason, the actual governor of Virginia clears time from his busy schedule to ask Becca’s assorted chuckleheads a debate question. — Melissa Locker, Time, "The Bachelorette Recap: Everybody Hates Chris," 4 July 2018 Editors, stylists, rappers, basketball players, and assorted other creatives are now in Paris, and digging into the bottom of their see-through Rimowas for a few last killer looks. — Dan Roberts, GQ, "The Best Street Style from Paris Fashion Week," 21 June 2018 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

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