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ar·range
 arrange
- pronunciation:
reInj
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
arranged, arranges, arranging |
| definition 1: |
to put in a desired order or configuration.
We arranged the books according to their size.They arranged the furniture so that it would be convenient for both talking and watching television.She arranged the papers on her desk.
- synonyms:
- array, collocate, dispose, marshal, order, organize, range, set up
- antonyms:
- derange, disarrange
- similar words:
- assort, categorize, class, classify, codify, collate, coordinate, grade, group, lay, make, methodize, position, rank, set, sort, straighten, structure, systematize, tabulate, tidy
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| definition 2: |
to make plans for; prepare.
The couple will arrange the wedding reception themselves.Her administrative assistant arranged the meeting for next week.- synonyms:
- line up, plan, prepare, prime, ready, set up
- similar words:
- contrive, design, devise, fix, form, make, organize, prearrange, predetermine, premeditate, program
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| definition 3: |
to adapt (a piece of music) for a particular style of performance or for particular players.
She arranged the violin piece for the piano.The school orchestra plays classical pieces that are arranged for younger players.- synonyms:
- adapt, orchestrate, score
- similar words:
- compose, set
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| related words: |
aim, align, balance, brew, budget, catalogue, chart, coiffure, compile, graduate, groom, itemize, lattice, line, manage, mediate, mount, negotiate, pack, pair, phase, place, pose, prepare, program, ready, schedule, sequence, size, space, stipulate, style, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to do what is necessary in order to bring something about (usu. fol. by for).
They arranged for flowers to be sent to the funeral home.- synonyms:
- contrive, devise, plan, prepare
- similar words:
- design, premeditate
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| related words: |
catalogue, contract |
| derivation: |
arranger (n.) |
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