Arranged
/əˈreɪndʒd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo put things in a particular order or position.
/əˈreɪndʒd/
To put in order; to organize.
He arranged the books on the shelf.
💡 Simply: To organize or put things in order.
More Examples
They arranged a meeting for next week.
How It's Used
"I arranged the flowers in a vase."
"She arranged a surprise party for her friend."
Prepared or organized in advance.
/əˈreɪndʒd/
Having been organized or prepared.
We have an arranged meeting at 3 PM.
💡 Simply: Ready and planned.
More Examples
The marriage was arranged by their families.
How It's Used
"The travel agent had arranged everything for our trip."
Idioms & expressions
arrange for
To make the necessary preparations for something to happen.
"I've arranged for a taxi to pick you up."
From Middle English *arraien, from Old French *areigner, from a Germanic source related to Old High German *reihhan ('to place in a row'). The sense evolved from 'to set in order' to its current meanings.
Historically, 'arrange' was more often used in the sense of 'to set in order' or 'to adorn', as in the arrangement of jewels.
Memory tip
Think of 'arranging' furniture in a room – putting it in a specific order.