əˈrānj also aˈ- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English arangen, arengen, from Middle French arangier, arengier, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad- ) + rengier to set in a row — more at range
transitive verb
1. : to put in correct, convenient, or desired order : adjust properly : dispose , place
the girl carefully arranged her hair
minerals a rranged according to the Dana classification
2. : to put in order beforehand : make preparations for : plan
would be grateful to them for arranging her few remaining years — Victoria Sackville-West
3. : to effect usually by consulting : come to an agreement or understanding about : settle
decided as a matter of wisdom arrange to a truce — C.B.Hitchcock
the date of the marriage was finally arranged
4.
a. : to adapt (a musical composition) by rescoring to voices or instruments other than those for which originally written
b. : orchestrate
arrange a folk melody
intransitive verb
1. : to come to an agreement, understanding, or settlement
arranged with the travel agent for a June passage
2. : to make preparations : plan
the band arranged for a series of concerts
Synonyms: see order