make arrangements

VERB

plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange design draft form organize plot project work out

STRONG

blueprint brainstorm calculate concoct conspire contemplate contrive craft devise engineer formulate frame hatch intrigue invent map meditate outline quarterback ready represent scheme shape sketch steer trace

WEAK

bargain for block out cook up figure on figure out fix to lay in provisions line up reckon on rough in set out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disarrange disorder disorganize neglect

STRONG

forget ignore

Example Sentences

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“Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only . . .”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

She would need to make arrangements to travel somewhere with good internet access to watch the sentencing remotely.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

They must also make arrangements to acquire a burial plot nearby, also within a certain timeframe.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

In an interview with The Times this month, Trump’s chief border policy advisor Tom Homan said members of Congress are welcome to conduct oversight, but that they must contact the facility first to make arrangements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

To make arrangements, as they say in funeral parlors.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

make arrangements

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