arranged; arranging
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
4
: to bring about an agreement or understanding concerning : settle
arrange an exchange of war prisoners
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.
Examples of arrange in a Sentence
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.
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Her pointer finger included a handful of emerald green gems arranged in a cross shape, matching the emerald-and-diamond ring Erivo wore stacked with another diamond band; a small gold chain dangled from the pointy tip.
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Megan Pinckney Rutherford, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
And with its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, arranging, connecting and customizing elements has never been easier.
—Carly Schnurr, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
In 1894, Ah Say arranged to have a hundred-and-thirty-foot ceremonial dragon delivered for the community’s annual New Year celebration.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Her pointer finger included a handful of emerald green gems arranged in a cross shape, matching the emerald-and-diamond ring Erivo wore stacked with another diamond band; a small gold chain dangled from the pointy tip.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrange. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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arrange
verb
ar·range
ə-ˈrānj 
arranged; arranging
1
: to put in order
especially
: to put in a particular order
arrange books on shelves
2
: to make plans for
arrange a program
3
: to come to an agreement about : settle
arrange a time for the meeting
4
: to make a musical arrangement of
arranger
noun
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