English · Word Candidate

arrange

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: arranges · arranging

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

Verb

Examples

& whan the frensshe men sawe thus the hors come, whyche was longyng to rychard, they were al affrayed and moeued, and came & opened the gate, and anone he entred in; and after that the yate was shette, they arenged them aboute the sayd hors, for compassyon of sorowe, wepyng pyetously.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To plan; to prepare in advance.

Verb

Examples

to arrange to meet; to arrange for supper

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

rearranged rendition of a song; arrangement

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “arrange” mean?

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

Is “arrange” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.