organise
Also spelled organize (US spelling)
Organise (verb) means the standard British spelling of "organize" — to arrange or coordinate something. Example: “She helped organise the school fundraiser.”
verb
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The standard British spelling of "organize" — to arrange or coordinate something.
"She helped organise the school fundraiser."
How to use organise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as "organize," spelled the British way.
UK vs US
British English prefers "organise"; American English uses "organize."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- organises
- Past tense
- organised
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle French organiser; by surface analysis, it breaks down as organ + -ise.
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disorganise
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Rhymes for organise
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What does “organise” mean?
The word “organise” means the standard British spelling of "organize" — to arrange or coordinate something. In plain terms, same word as "organize," spelled the British way.
How do you use “organise” in a sentence?
Here is “organise” used in a sentence: “She helped organise the school fundraiser.”
What part of speech is “organise”?
“Organise” is a verb.
Is “organise” a common word?
“Organise” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
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