arrange

[uh-reynj]

verb (used with object)

arranged, arranging 

1. to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly.

   to arrange books on a shelf.

   Synonyms: classify, dispose, sort, group, array

2. to come to an agreement or understanding regarding.

   The two sides arranged the sale of the property.

3. to prepare or plan.

   to arrange the details of a meeting.

4. Music.,  to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.

verb (used without object)

arranged, arranging 

1. to make plans or preparations.

   They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.

2. to make a settlement; come to an agreement.

   to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.

arrange

/ əˈreɪndʒ /

verb

1. (tr) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order

2. (tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle

3. to make plans or preparations in advance (for something)

   we arranged for her to be met

4. (tr) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments

5. (tr) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting

6. to come to an agreement

Other Word Forms

• arrangeable adjective
• arranger noun
• overarrange verb
• rearrange verb
• rearrangeable adjective
• unarranged adjective
• well-arranged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrange¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English arayngen, from Middle French arangier; equivalent to a- ⁵ + range

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrange¹

C14: from Old French arangier, from _a- ² + rangier to put in a row, _range

Example Sentences

One vendor arranged for annual trips to a resort in Maui, complete with massages, room charges, and thousands of dollars in gift cards redeemable at the resort, the complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times

Although she had no qualifications, Mr Leakey saw her potential and helped arrange her first research trip to the jungles of Tanzania in 1960.

From BBC

Kassie turned to Noah's Ark Centre for help, and Andrew Sykes from the organisation has arranged for a fitter to lay new carpets that are supplied for no charge.

From BBC

The driver then went to Paramount, where Coberg and another former sheriff’s deputy arranged for a traffic stop.

From Los Angeles Times

Weeks later, the pair arrange to meet in the upstairs balcony of an old movie palace.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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