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: 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)

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

/ 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. 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. to come to an agreement

Other Word Forms

• arrangeable adjective
• arranger noun
• overarrange verb
• rearrange verb
• rearrangeable adjective
• unarranged adjective
• well-arranged 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

It feels a little too carefully arranged to ever truly get under your skin as a modern-day affair about disillusioned hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the killer had gone with the family to arrange the funeral and had visited their family home, but they knew "something was wrong".

From BBC

Not only is that wall of weights always precisely arranged, but every lightning bolt is arched in an identical way.

From Los Angeles Times

Polaroids, knick knacks and mementos are carefully arranged in various tableaus — much as he left them.

From Los Angeles Times

The offences relate to allegedly arranging public demonstrations as well as managing 13 Zoom meetings, between July and August in support of the proscribed group.

From BBC

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