Synonyms for

Organise

Verb / ˈɔ:ˈrgæˈnaɪz / Another word for organise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To arrange or put things in order.

Synonyms & similar words

organize disorganise prepare mastermind unionize coordinate getup engineer machinate direct form devise disorganize orchestrate unionise arrange order systematize coordinate sort classify categorize catalogue file arrange marshal rationalize standardize tidy neaten clean

Synonyms by register

Formal

arrange structure coordinate systematize orchestrate

Informal

sort out fix up set up put in order

Literary

dispose marshal order

Antonyms

disrupt disorganize disorder confuse scatter mess up derange

Common collocations

  • organise an event
  • organise a party
  • organise a meeting
  • organise a team
  • organise your thoughts
  • organise your files
  • organise a campaign

Word family

noun organisation
verb organise
adjective organised
adverb organisingly

Usage note

Primarily British spelling; 'organize' is the standard American spelling. Both forms are widely understood. Often used with abstract concepts like 'thoughts' or 'time'.

Example sentences

  1. I will organise my closet today.
  2. I need to organise my school supplies before the first day of class.
  3. She is very good at organising events.
  4. I asked my mom to help me organise my room.
  5. The teacher told us to organise our thoughts before writing the essay.

Quotes

  • Organising is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. - A. A. Milne
  • For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Being organized isn't about getting rid of everything you own or trying to become a different person; it's about living the way you want to live, but better. - Andrew Mellen

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