Synonyms for
Staged
Definition
arranged or planned in advance for a particular purpose
Synonyms & similar words
present
sleuth
giveaway
rat
denounce
stage
represent
unstaged
tellon
arranged
stag
shop
snitch
spy
betray
shit
snoop
grass
arrange
planned
arranged
orchestrated
organized
choreographed
directed
produced
performed
executed
presented
mounted
arranged
planned
timed
prepared
programmed
scheduled
coordinated
designed
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- staged accident
- staged event
- staged performance
- staged protest
- staged fight
- staged reading
- staged intervention
Word family
Usage note
Often used to imply something was deliberately arranged or faked, carrying a negative connotation of deception. It can also refer to a performance or play, which is its more neutral, original meaning.
Example sentences
- The school play was staged beautifully!
- She staged her own surprise party.
- The magician staged a wonderful show.
- The robbery was staged to look like an accident.
- The concert was staged in the park.
Quotes
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
I never staged a coup. They picked me.
Life is a game and true love is a trophy.