arranges

VERB

put in an order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

file form organize

STRONG

align array class classify dispose group police position range rank regulate sort spruce systematize tidy

WEAK

clear the decks fix up line up methodize police up put in good shape put in order put to rights spruce up whip into shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disarrange disorder

STRONG

disorganize displace jumble mismanage mix up scatter

WEAK

confuse derange disperse disturb not plan

VERB

make plans, often involving agreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construct decide design determine draft establish lay out manage negotiate organize prepare promote provide resolve schedule tailor work out

STRONG

adapt adjust blueprint chart compromise concert contrive devise direct frame harmonize project quarterback scheme settle

WEAK

agree to come to terms get act together get ready hammer out a deal iron out line up make a connection make ready map out pull a wire pull things together set stage shape up work out a deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disorder disorganize hesitate neglect ruin waver

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange unfit upset

WEAK

derange disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter

VERB

prepare musical composition differently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

orchestrate

STRONG

adapt instrument score

Antonyms

WEAK

confuse derange disarrange disorder disorganize disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter

Example Sentences

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"Enforced returns", which includes deportations, means the government arranges transport to return people to a different country.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

From there, a cook either proceeds with furious off-the-cuff improvisation or arranges their mise en place and serenely moves through each step as instructed or based on their knowledge.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

Nomadic arranges everything an airline would normally take care of and then some—making sure the jet gets fueled, planning flight routes, even arranging hotels for crew.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

If a person arranges an installment plan, Bandebo noted that’s not reflected as a delinquent payment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

We head over to the dogwood, and Simon’s dad arranges us for pictures.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli