verb A2 Elementary Uncommon

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

The standard British spelling of "organize" — to arrange or coordinate something.

"She helped organise the school fundraiser."

How to use organise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSame word as "organize," spelled the British way.

UK vs US

British English prefers "organise"; American English uses "organize."

Easily confused with

organize →

Word forms

organised past tense, organises singular

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Etymology

From Middle French organiser. By surface analysis, organ + -ise.

Origin: Middle French

Synonyms

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form direct prepare engineer organize coordinate devise mastermind orchestrate get up unionize unionise

Related words

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Rhymes for organise

rise wise vise Lise arise noise raise anise guise poise Elise Boise

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Frequently asked questions

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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