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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: , , , ,

  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

/ əˈɪԻ /

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. when intr, often foll by forwhen tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive 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. introften foll bywith to come to an agreement
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԲ𲹲, adjective
  • ˈԲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Բa· adjective
  • ·Բİ noun
  • v··Բ verb overarranged overarranging
  • a·Բ verb rearranged rearranging
  • re·Բa· adjective
  • ܲa·Բ adjective
  • ɱ-·Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arrange1

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

Origin of arrange1

C14: from Old French arangier, from a- ² + rangier to put in a row, range
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Example Sentences

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Dr Jagielska says the police are investigating the threats, and offered to arrange close protection, which she turned down due to the nature of her work.

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The UFL also said that Nacua has agreed to participate in community service events that will be arranged by the league later this season.

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Resolving her eye problems has allowed Ellie to concentrate on her training as a GP and arrange her wedding.

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They arrange themselves facing Bob, who sits at center stage, and do not take their eyes off him for one minute.

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Perhaps your sister didn’t help herself during your mother’s lifetime, but arranged to be the beneficiary of all the accounts, either with or without your mother’s consent.

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