ar·range 
(
-r
nj
) See the pronunciation key
VERB:
ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing, ar·rang·es
VERB:
tr.
intr.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English arengen, from Old French arengier : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + rengier, to put in a line (from reng, line; see sker-2 in Indo-European roots)
OTHER FORMS:
ar·ranger(Noun)
SYNONYMS:
arrange, marshal, order, organize, sort, systematize
These verbs mean to distribute or dispose persons or things properly or methodically: arranging figures numerically; to marshal all relevant facts for presentation; ordered my chaotic life; organized the fundraiser; sorted the sweaters by color; systematized the assorted files.
(
-rnj) See the pronunciation key VERB:
ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing, ar·rang·es
VERB:
tr.
- To put into a specific order or relation; dispose: arrange shoes in a neat row.
- To plan or prepare for: arrange a picnic.
- To bring about an agreement concerning; settle: "It has been arranged for him by his family to marry a girl of his own class" (Edmund Wilson).
- Music To reset (a composition) for other instruments or voices or as another style of performance.
intr.
- To come to an agreement.
- To make preparations; plan: arrange for a big wedding.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English arengen, from Old French arengier : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + rengier, to put in a line (from reng, line; see sker-2 in Indo-European roots)
OTHER FORMS:
ar·rang
er(Noun)SYNONYMS:
arrange, marshal, order, organize, sort, systematize
These verbs mean to distribute or dispose persons or things properly or methodically: arranging figures numerically; to marshal all relevant facts for presentation; ordered my chaotic life; organized the fundraiser; sorted the sweaters by color; systematized the assorted files.
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