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To put things in a desired order or plan how they will happen.
Examples
She arranges the books on the shelf by genre.
The librarian arranged the magazines alphabetically on the table.
She arranged a surprise birthday party for her friend.
After the move, she arranged the kitchen utensils in drawers for easy access.
They are arranging travel plans for the summer vacation.
Similar words
organize
organize
plan
orchestrate
schedulesort
classify
line up
tidy
set up
Meanings
Examples
She arranges the books on the shelf by genre.
He arranged the tools in the toolbox before starting work.
They are arranging the chairs in a circle for the group discussion.
The librarian arranged the magazines alphabetically on the table.
We arranged the photos on the wall to create a balanced display.
After the move, she arranged the kitchen utensils in drawers for easy access.
Similar words
organize
order
sort
classify
file
tidy
line up
catalog
Examples
We need to arrange a meeting with the client next week.
She arranged a surprise birthday party for her friend.
They are arranging travel plans for the summer vacation.
He arranged the conference schedule to include breakout sessions.
The couple arranged their wedding ceremony with a small guest list.
I will arrange a time for us to discuss the project details.
FAQ
It means to put things in a desired order or to plan how they will happen.
How do you arrange objects?
By placing a group of items in a specific order, a physical action.
How do you arrange an event?
By planning, coordinating, and preparing the details, an everyday activity.
What is a synonym for arrange when organizing items?
organize, order, sort, classify, file, tidy, line up, catalog.
What is a synonym for arrange when planning an event?
organize, plan, coordinate, schedule, set up, prepare, orchestrate, manage.
What register is arrange used in?
It is used in a neutral register.
Can arrange be used as a noun?
No, it is only used as a verb.
Does arrange have any other forms like past tense?
No alternative forms are listed for this verb.
How does arrange differ from organize?
Arrange often emphasizes the physical ordering of items, while organize focuses more on planning and managing activities.
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