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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 yvlog 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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yvlog 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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yvlog 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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They feature fantastical beasts and foliage arranged in decorative panels, thought to be an imitation textile design.

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As they could not find her at the station, a telephone statement was arranged for later in the evening.

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He told us it was something of an arranged marriage, as his mother kept inviting Stella for dinner until eventually the penny dropped that he should take her out.

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Family is at the core of their lives, and as such, the apartment is arranged around making family members feel welcome.

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They added that the EA has been working to engage the relevant environmental authorities in India on this issue and is taking steps to arrange a delegation to meet with officials later this year.

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