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- pronunciation:
reInj
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
arranges, arranging, arranged |
| definition 1: |
to put in a desired order or configuration.
We arranged the books according to their size.They arranged the furniture so that it would be convenient for both talking and watching television.She arranged the papers on her desk.
- synonyms:
- array, collocate, dispose, marshal, order, organize, range, set up
- antonyms:
- derange, disarrange
- similar words:
- assort, categorize, class, classify, codify, collate, coordinate, grade, group, lay, make, methodize, position, rank, set, sort, straighten, structure, systematize, tabulate, tidy
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| definition 2: |
to make plans for; prepare.
The couple will arrange the wedding reception themselves.Her administrative assistant arranged the meeting for next week.- synonyms:
- line up, plan, prepare, prime, ready, set up
- similar words:
- contrive, design, devise, fix, form, make, organize, prearrange, predetermine, premeditate, program
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| definition 3: |
to adapt (a piece of music) for a particular style of performance or for particular players.
She arranged the violin piece for the piano.The school orchestra plays classical pieces that are arranged for younger players.- synonyms:
- adapt, orchestrate, score
- similar words:
- compose, set
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| related words: |
aim, align, balance, brew, budget, catalogue, chart, coiffure, compile, graduate, groom, itemize, lattice, line, manage, mediate, mount, negotiate, pack, pair, phase, place, pose, prepare, program, ready, schedule, sequence, size, space, stipulate, style, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to plan or do what is necessary in order to bring something about (often fol. by "for").
She arranged for flowers to be sent to the funeral home.[verb + for smby/smth + infinitive
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They arranged to see each other again the following week.[verb + infinitive
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The White House staff arranged that the meeting be held with the Prime Minister at ten o'clock.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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- synonyms:
- contrive, devise, plan, prepare
- similar words:
- design, premeditate
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| related words: |
catalogue, contract |
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| derivation: |
arranger (n.) |
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