prearrange

[ pree-uh-reynj ]

verb (used with object)

, pre·ar·ranged, pre·ar·rang·ing.

1. to arrange in advance or beforehand.

Other Words From

• prear·rangement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prearrange¹

First recorded in 1805–15; pre- + arrange

Example Sentences

Bergantiños said the audio should have stayed private and denied any attempt had been made — or was going to be made — to prearrange the result of the match.

From Seattle Times

“You can’t really prearrange, in coaching, where you go.”

From Washington Post

“We did not have any prearranged safe words, did not prearrange any play.”

From Washington Post

The agency even advertises a passenger support helpline through which concerned travelers can prearrange to have a specialist meet them at a checkpoint, leading them through the process in a way that better accommodates individual needs.

From Slate

If you haven’t already, prearrange one thing a day for everyone to do together as an anchor for your schedule.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• arrange
• assemble
• begin
• build
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• create
• erect
• establish
• found
• inaugurate
• initiate
• install
• institute
• introduce
• launch
• open
• organize
• prepare
• put up