arrange
verb
ar·range ə-ˈrānj 
arranged; arranging
transitive verb
1
: to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment
arrange flowers in a vase
arrange cards alphabetically
2
: to make preparations for : plan
arranged a reception for the visitor
3
a
: to adapt (a musical composition) by scoring for voices or instruments other than those for which originally written
b
: orchestrate
4
: to bring about an agreement or understanding concerning : settle
arrange an exchange of war prisoners
intransitive verb
1
: to bring about an agreement or understanding
She arranged to have a table at the restaurant.
2
: to make preparations : plan
He arranged for a vacation with his family.
arranger
ə-ˈrān-jər
noun 
Synonyms
- agree (on)
- decide
- fix
- set
- settle
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Example Sentences
She arranged her pictures on her desk. He arranged some fresh fruit neatly on a plate. arranging flowers in a vase We arranged and rearranged the order several times. She arranged her hair on top of her head. Please arrange a meeting with your partners. I think we can arrange a deal. Let's arrange our schedules so that we can meet for lunch. You'll need to arrange transportation from the airport. He arranged her last two albums. See More
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Dana Givens, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 No rule says that any gardener has to arrange a garden in any specific way. Sunset Magazine, 13 July 2022 Eventually, her family had to arrange a trip to a pharmacy on their own for a second booster. Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 Eventually, her family had to arrange a trip to a pharmacy on their own for a second booster. New York Times, 31 May 2022 After each round of suspension, cinemas have to re-arrange the release schedule, something that may take three to six months. Vivienne Chow, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022 Mali’s foreign minister, Abdoulaye Diop, said European security partners were still welcome in Mali, but each country would now have to arrange its own bilateral agreement with the government and focus on building up Mali’s armed forces. NBC News, 18 Feb. 2022 But the timing of each drop was carefully coordinated with tenants’ association presidents, who had to arrange volunteers to set up tables and food. Rozina Ali, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 But the ones who have yet to arrange for the tagging of their merchandise have burdened their businesses with significant additional risk, whether their investors and creditors realize it or not. Marshall Kay, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 See More
Dana Givens, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 No rule says that any gardener has to arrange a garden in any specific way. Sunset Magazine, 13 July 2022 Eventually, her family had to arrange a trip to a pharmacy on their own for a second booster. Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 Eventually, her family had to arrange a trip to a pharmacy on their own for a second booster. New York Times, 31 May 2022 After each round of suspension, cinemas have to re-arrange the release schedule, something that may take three to six months. Vivienne Chow, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022 Mali’s foreign minister, Abdoulaye Diop, said European security partners were still welcome in Mali, but each country would now have to arrange its own bilateral agreement with the government and focus on building up Mali’s armed forces. NBC News, 18 Feb. 2022 But the timing of each drop was carefully coordinated with tenants’ association presidents, who had to arrange volunteers to set up tables and food. Rozina Ali, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 But the ones who have yet to arrange for the tagging of their merchandise have burdened their businesses with significant additional risk, whether their investors and creditors realize it or not. Marshall Kay, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English arengen "to draw up in ranks," borrowed from Anglo-French arenger (continental Old French arengier) "to draw up in ranks, put in proper order," from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + rengier, ranger "to set in ranks," derivative of renc, ranc "line of soldiers, jousting lists, line or rank of persons or things" — more at rank entry 1
Note: Though appearing once as Middle English arengen, and in early Scots, the verb arrange is very rare in English literature before the late eighteenth century and is in effect a reborrowing of modern French arranger (the regular outcome of Old French arengier), to which it owes its current meanings.
First Known Use
1601, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing arrange
Kids Definition
arrange
verb
ar·range ə-ˈrānj
arranged; arranging
1
: to put in order and especially a particular order
The books were arranged by subject.
2
: to make plans for
arrange a meeting
3
: to come to an agreement about : settle
arrange a truce
4
: to write or change (a piece of music) to suit particular voices or instruments
arranged 1 of 2
adjective
as in orchestrated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- orchestrated
- managed
- planned
- ordered
- continuous
- organized
- even
- fixed
- established
- aware
- constant
- deliberate
- purposeful
- systematized
- set
- conscious
- thoughtful
- orderly
- stable
- systematic
- regular
- wilful
- methodical
- steady
- willful
- regular
- methodic
- nonrandom
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scattered
- random
- haphazard
- arbitrary
- stray
- chance
- erratic
- lucky
- desultory
- aimless
- slapdash
- fortuitous
- incidental
- contingent
- accidental
- unplanned
- inadvertent
- casual
- unpremeditated
- unintended
- helter-skelter
- hit-or-miss
- unintentional
- catch-as-catch-can
- unconsidered
- scattershot
- chancy
- shotgun
- flukey
- fluky
arranged
2 of 2verb
1
as in decided
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of arrange a time for the meeting arrange money matters for your trip Synonyms & Similar Words
- decided
- resolved
- chose
- designed
- completed
- planned
- set
- fixed
- disposed of
- settled
- finalized
- shaped
- charted
- finished
- programmed
- concluded
- promised
- approved
- confirmed
- agreed (on)
- contracted
- determined
- calculated
- maneuvered
- drafted
- pledged
- figured
- schemed
- schematized
- opted
- framed
- authorized
- negotiated
- sanctioned
- hammered out
- laid out
- affirmed
- concerted
- dealt
- worked out
- closed
- intrigued
- ended
- blueprinted
- programed
- wrapped up
- okayed
- mapped (out)
- warranted
- squared away
- bargained
- wound up
- cleared
- haggled
- dickered
- chaffered
- winded up
- horse-traded
- rounded (off or out)
- OK'd
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- called
- recalled
- dropped
- revoked
- rescinded
- aborted
- opposed
- repealed
- objected
- countered
- disagreed (with)
- protested
- resisted
- differed (over)
- called off
- debated
- contested
- disputed
2
as in organized
to put into a particular arrangement arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet Synonyms & Similar Words
- organized
- classified
- ordered
- disposed
- arrayed
- placed
- systematized
- marshaled
- ranged
- marshalled
- aligned
- codified
- groomed
- laid out
- drew up
- displayed
- sequenced
- filed
- lined
- prioritized
- set
- cued
- alphabetized
- queued
- made up
- hierarchized
- alined
- emplaced
- set out
- lined up
- unscrambled
- straightened (up)
- spruced (up)
- tidied (up)
- mapped (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disarranged
- upset
- disordered
- deranged
- rumpled
- mussed (up)
- messed (up)
- disarrayed
3
as in negotiated
to bring about through discussion and compromise I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager Synonyms & Similar Words
- negotiated
- concluded
- discussed
- concerted
- bargained
- dealt
- agreed
- haggled
- dickered
- contracted
- argued
- talked
- reasoned
- hammered out
- paltered
- renegotiated
- chaffered
- talked over
- debated
- horse-traded
- settled (on or upon)
- covenanted
- worked out
- hashed (over)
4
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals Synonyms & Similar Words
- planned
- designed
- prepared
- organized
- plotted
- calculated
- devised
- shaped
- charted
- choreographed
- outlined
- projected
- drafted
- budgeted
- blueprinted
- framed
- laid out
- intended
- mapped (out)
- conspired
- contemplated
- sketched
- contrived
- aimed
- schemed (out)
- strategized (about)
- figured
- intrigued
- concerted
- meant
- premeditated
- machinated
- had on
- got up
- meditated
- put up