arrange
Americanverb (used with object)
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to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly.
to arrange books on a shelf.
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to come to an agreement or understanding regarding.
The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
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to prepare or plan.
to arrange the details of a meeting.
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Music. to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.
verb (used without object)
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to make plans or preparations.
They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
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to make a settlement; come to an agreement.
to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.
verb
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(tr) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
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(tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
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to make plans or preparations in advance (for something)
we arranged for her to be met
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(tr) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
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(tr) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
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to come to an agreement
Other Word Forms
- arrangeable adjective
- arranger noun
- overarrange verb
- rearrange verb
- rearrangeable adjective
- unarranged adjective
- well-arranged adjective
Etymology
Origin of arrange
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English arayngen, from Middle French arangier; equivalent to a- 5 + range
Example Sentences
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Robertson arranges stargazing in her mobile observatory, night hikes, swims and meteor watch parties.
From BBC
They also noted that “it was arranged on platters with a small wedge of lemon and some garnish.”
From Salon
Market Financial Solutions offered developers and wealthy investors bridge loans on properties in London and elsewhere in the U.K., a specialty market that lets property purchasers act fast before arranging longer-term funding.
The way DNA is arranged in space determines which genes can be switched on during development.
From Science Daily
The pretty women and the famous men arranged themselves around Griswold’s parlor table, joined hands, and waited.
From Literature
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