Synonyms for

Arranging

Verb / ɜ:ˈeɪndʒɪŋ / Another word for arranging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Arranging means to put things in a particular order or position.

Synonyms & similar words

arrangement put dress disarrange stage fixup setup format do coif transcription order set coiffe coiffure arrange organizing sorting ordering planning systematizing marshaling ranging classifying categorizing grouping aligning neatening

Synonyms by register

Formal

organizing structuring orchestrating coordinating

Informal

setting up sorting out figuring out getting together

Literary

composing disposing ordering

Antonyms

disrupting disordering confusing scattering messing up jumbling

Common collocations

  • arranging flowers
  • arranging furniture
  • arranging a meeting
  • arranging music
  • arranging for payment
  • arranging the deck
  • arranging the details

Word family

noun arrangement
verb arrange
adjective arranged
adverb arrangedly

Usage note

The word 'arranging' implies a deliberate and often systematic placement or organization of items or elements. It can also refer to the act of planning or preparing for an event.

Example sentences

  1. I am arranging the flowers in a vase.
  2. She is arranging her books on the shelf.
  3. He is arranging the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
  4. The teacher is arranging the desks in rows.
  5. We are arranging the ingredients before we start cooking.

Quotes

  • Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day.
  • Good order is the foundation of all things.
  • Arranging a library is always a matter of luck.

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