arrange

Syllabification: (ar·range)

Pronunciation: /əˈrānj/

Definition of arrange

[with object]

1put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order:she had just finished arranging the flowers the columns are arranged in 12 rows

2organize or make plans for (a future event):they hoped to arrange a meeting we’ve arranged the funeral for Saturday [no object]:my aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored
[no object] reach agreement about an action or event in advance:I arranged with my boss to have the time off [with infinitive]:they arranged to meet at eleven o’clock
ensure that (something) is done or provided by organizing it in advance:accommodations can be arranged if required

3 Music adapt (a composition) for performance with instruments or voices other than those originally specified:songs arranged for viola and piano

4 archaic settle (a dispute or claim):the quarrel, partly by the interference of the crown prince, was arranged

Derivatives

late Middle English: from Old French arangier, from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + rangier 'to range' (see range)

Definition of arrange in the British & World English dictionary