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arrange

[uh-reynj] / əˈreɪndʒ /
VERB
put in an order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
file form organize
STRONG
align array class classify dispose group police position range rank regulate sort spruce systematize tidy
WEAK
clear the decks fix up line up methodize police up put in good shape put in order put to rights spruce up whip into shape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disarrange disorder
STRONG
disorganize displace jumble mismanage mix up scatter
WEAK
confuse derange disperse disturb not plan
VERB
make plans, often involving agreement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
construct decide design determine draft establish lay out manage negotiate organize prepare promote provide resolve schedule tailor work out
STRONG
adapt adjust blueprint chart compromise concert contrive devise direct frame harmonize project quarterback scheme settle
WEAK
agree to come to terms get act together get ready hammer out a deal iron out line up make a connection make ready map out pull a wire pull things together set stage shape up work out a deal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disorder disorganize hesitate neglect ruin waver
STRONG
confuse disagree disarrange unfit upset
WEAK
derange disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter
VERB
prepare musical composition differently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
orchestrate
STRONG
adapt instrument score
Antonyms
WEAK
confuse derange disarrange disorder disorganize disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter

Example Sentences

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So far, ships from Turkey, India and Pakistan have been allowed to pass, though other countries are in talks to arrange passage.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

They have spoken with Mortensen and are trying to arrange an interview with Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The next step is to arrange a meeting, if Iran even wants one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Iraq said it was in contact with Iran to try to arrange passage for some of its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s all right for you. You’re Portuguese. Among us, the son-in-law has to get the family’s permission—and arrange the roora. One day I saw Runako walking along the trail to our village. ‘What happened?’

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.