arrange

[ uh-reynj ]

verb (used with object)

, ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.

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)

, ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.

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. 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

Derived Forms

• arˈrangeable, adjective
• arˈranger, noun

Other Words From

• ar·rangea·ble adjective
• ar·ranger noun
• over·ar·range verb overarranged overarranging
• rear·range verb rearranged rearranging
• rear·rangea·ble adjective
• unar·ranged adjective
• well-ar·ranged 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

They help arrange travel, which can cost thousands of dollars, and provide funding for people who need to access care in states where abortion care is no longer accessible.

From Salon

At least once a month, my mother would pull birds of paradise from the downstairs bush, arrange them like so, place them in a vase and position the flowers as a centerpiece in the living room atop our mahogany coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times

Pistiwan Jameel, of Birmingham, referred to migrants as "pigeons" and "sticks", and used his contacts with gangs in France to arrange journeys for clients, while collecting payments in the UK.

From BBC

Officers were able to listen in to Jameel’s side of conversations he had with associates, during which he would arrange crossings for his customers.

From BBC

American hospitals can arrange and pay for the medical evacuation of sick or injured patients from Gaza.

From Salon

Related Words

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• work out