arrange

verb

ə-ˈrānj How to pronounce arrange (audio)
Definition of arrangenext
1
as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of arrange a time for the meeting arrange money matters for your trip

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2
as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet

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3
as in to negotiate
to bring about through discussion and compromise I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager

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4
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals

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How does the verb arrange contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of arrange are marshal, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When can marshal be used instead of arrange?

Although the words marshal and arrange have much in common, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of arrange?

The words methodize and arrange can be used in similar contexts, but methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than arrange?

The words order and arrange are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

Where would organize be a reasonable alternative to arrange?

In some situations, the words organize and arrange are roughly equivalent. However, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

In what contexts can systematize take the place of arrange?

The synonyms systematize and arrange are sometimes interchangeable, but systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of arrange Hartman said detainees do have access to phone and video calls with their attorneys, and has told the Herald that visitations could be arranged upon request. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 The mother of two had arranged to stay in a twin room with him at the Pennyhill Park hotel in Bagshot, Surrey, the night before she was found dead on April 14, 2024, The Times reported. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 9 July 2025 If the state needs the Army Corps of Engineers to help with debris removal, Health and Human Services for mortuary support and crisis counseling, or EPA for water quality testing, FEMA arranges that at the state’s request and then reimburses those agencies. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025 Carlos Rodriguez, 41 Spanish candles, a pack of Swisher Sweets and a bottle of Remy Martin cognac were arranged by a photograph of Carlos Rodriguez wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrange
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
  1. decide
  2. organize
  3. negotiate
  4. plan
  5. choose
  6. classify
  7. conclude
  8. prepare
Verb
  • Every candidate has already been vetted for safety; A.I. can identify low-hanging fruit, and then humans can decide whether the pairing is ripe for picking.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
  • Believers may decide to refrain from voting or choose a third party because, in their view, neither majority candidate is acceptable.
    — Esau McCaulley, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Definition of decide
Verb
  • The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
  • While complex Search algorithms organize traditional results page, Web Guide results will be sorted by a custom version of Gemini AI.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
Definition of organize
Verb
  • The sale of the home entertainment rights was negotiated by Brian Andreotti on behalf of Music Box Films and Workman.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 July 2025
  • This month, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro negotiated a prisoner swap with the United States, releasing 10 American citizens in his custody and dozens of Venezuelan political prisoners.
    — Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Definition of negotiate
Verb
  • The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.
    — Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
  • At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.
    — Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.
    — Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • Democrats could choose to leave the state during the special session, breaking the necessary quorum and bringing legislative operations to a standstill.
    — Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Definition of choose
Verb
  • The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • Hotels were classified among resorts, city hotels, inn or safari lodge.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Definition of classify
Verb
  • Johnson concluded that the program breached a guideline on accuracy, which deals with misleading audiences.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
  • The court concluded the precise wording of the promise did not satisfy the technical requirements of a doctrine known as promissory estoppel.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Definition of conclude
Verb
  • Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.
    — Anne-Lyse Ngatta, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Definition of prepare

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