arrange
uh-RAYNJ
Arrange (verb) means to put things into a particular order or position. Example: “Arrange the cards in order from lowest to highest.”
verb
1
To put things into a particular order or position.
"Arrange the cards in order from lowest to highest."
"She arranged the flowers neatly in a vase."
"He arranged the chairs in a circle for the meeting."
2
To plan or organize something in advance.
"I've arranged a taxi to pick us up at the hotel."
"She is arranging a surprise party for her sister."
"They arranged to meet at the station at noon."
3
To adapt a piece of music for different instruments or a different style.
"He arranged the pop song for a string quartet."
"The band arranged the old hymn in a jazz style."
"The composer arranged the folk song for a full orchestra."
How to use arrange
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo put things in order, or to plan/organize something ahead of time.
Common pairings
arrange a meeting
arrange flowers
arrange for something to happen
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Word forms
- Plural
- arranges
- Third person singular
- arranges
- Past tense
- arranged
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_____ the cards in order from lowest to highest.
Etymology
From Old French arangier ("to put in a row"), from reng ("row, rank"), ultimately from a Germanic word for "ring".
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What does “arrange” mean?
The word “arrange” means to put things into a particular order or position. In plain terms, to put things in order, or to plan/organize something ahead of time.
How do you pronounce “arrange”?
“Arrange” is pronounced uh-RAYNJ (/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrange” in a sentence?
Here is “arrange” used in a sentence: “She arranged the flowers neatly in a vase.”
What is another word for “arrange”?
Words with a similar meaning to “arrange” include array, classify, order, organize and set up.
What part of speech is “arrange”?
“Arrange” is a verb.
Where does the word “arrange” come from?
The word “arrange” comes from Old French. From Old French arangier ("to put in a row"), from reng ("row, rank"), ultimately from a Germanic word for "ring".
Is “arrange” a common word?
“Arrange” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “arrange” have?
“Arrange” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put things into a particular order or position.
What is the difference between arrange and organize?
Arrange usually means putting things into a particular order or position, or setting up a specific event, while organize suggests building a broader structure or system. You arrange flowers, chairs, or a meeting; you organize a filing system, a campaign, or your schedule. In many everyday sentences the two overlap and either is acceptable.
Is it correct to say "arrange to do" or "arrange doing"?
Standard English uses the to-infinitive: you arrange to meet someone, not "arrange meeting" someone. When another person performs the action, use "arrange for": she arranged for a taxi to collect us. The gerund pattern "arrange doing" is not standard.
What preposition is used with arrange?
The most common patterns are "arrange for" (arrange for a car to pick you up) and "arrange with" (arrange a time with the supplier). When arrange takes a direct object, no preposition is needed: arrange a meeting, arrange the files.
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