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

Not long after, it got picked to arrange a $14 billion package for an Oracle and OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas.

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The building’s restaurant, available only to owners, will feature C-shaped booths arranged in a way to keep guests out of each other’s view.

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They couldn't comprehend that their grandparents had arranged to have their own daughter locked up.

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Pound also arranged serial publication of “Ulysses” in the American magazine the Little Review.

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Before the Nations League began, England's men's team would regularly arrange matches against countries from around the world.

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