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

She put her hands on the beast’s flank, “which radiated a fierce, heated energy,” while her boyfriend, who had secretly arranged the visit, tossed him a whole chicken.

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She is an expert on the dark histories of 19th Century morgues, but also photographs restaurant pizzas and plates of delicately arranged veg for magazines and food promotions.

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“Normally, it would be packed,” said Thomas, 38, arranging a towel to lie on.

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It is alleged they "arranged for the purchase and delivery of firearms, conducted reconnaissance and made plans of attack".

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At the group’s Indianapolis headquarters, employees were told not to arrange plane travel more than a month in advance, two people familiar said.

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Related Words

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• decide 
• design 
• determine 
• draft 
• establish 
• lay out 
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• organize 
• prepare 
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• provide 
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• schedule 
• tailor 
• work out