arrange
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈreɪndʒ/
KK: /əˈreɪndʒ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To organize or plan something in a specific way, often involving preparation or agreement.
Example
They will arrange to meet at the café later.
Tense Forms
Past: arranged
Past Participle: arranged
Conversation
Are we going to arrange a meeting for next week?
Definitely! I think it would be helpful to get everyone on the same page.
Great! Let me know what time works for you so I can arrange it.
Will do! I'll check with the others and get back to you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
settle
organize
prepare
Antonyms
disorganize
disarrange
confuse
transitive verb
Definition
To organize or plan something in a specific way, such as setting up an event or putting things in order.
Example
She will arrange the flowers in a beautiful vase for the party.
Tense Forms
Past: arranged
Past Participle: arranged
Conversation
Hey, do you think we should arrange a get-together this weekend?
That sounds like a great idea! What do you have in mind?
Maybe we could arrange a picnic at the park if the weather is nice.
Root Explanation
Arrange → It is formed from "a-" (meaning to) and "ranger" (from Old French, meaning to put in order or to arrange). The word "arrange" means to put things in a specific order or to organize them.
Memory Tip
Think of putting things 'in order' ('ranger') — that's why to arrange means to organize or set things in a specific way.
Visually Confused Words
rearrange
coarrange
barrage
arriage
range
unarranged
rearranger
prearrange