Arranged — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective /ə-ˈrānj/ (verb) /ə-ˈrānjd-/ (noun) /ˌprē-ə-ˈrānj/ (verb) /ˌprē-ə-ˈrānjd/ (adjective) /ˌrē-ə-ˈrānj/ (verb) ar·range

Meaning & Definition of Arranged

Arranged (verb)

  1. to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment
  2. to make preparations for, plan
  3. to adapt (a musical composition) by scoring for voices or instruments other than those for which originally written
  4. to arrange (something) in advance
  5. to arrange (something or someone) again in a different way

Arranged (noun)

  1. a marriage in which the spouses are chosen for each other by their parents

Arranged (adjective)

  1. having been arranged in advance

Arranged (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in planned, managed

    similar: managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even, aware, conscious, deliberate, purposeful, thoughtful, willful, established, fixed, regular, set, stable, steady, methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized, systematic, systematized
    opposite: aimless, arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, accidental, casual, chance, chancy, contingent, fluky, fortuitous, inadvertent, incidental, lucky, unconsidered, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, scattershot, shotgun

Arranged (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

    "arrange a time for the meeting"

    "arrange money matters for your trip"

    similar: agreed (on), decided, fixed, set, settled, disposed of
    related: contracted, pledged, promised, blueprinted, calculated, charted, concerted, designed, drafted, framed, hammered out, intrigued, laid out, maneuvered, mapped (out), planned, programmed, schematized, schemed, shaped, squared away, worked out, chose, concluded, determined, figured, opted, resolved, affirmed, approved, authorized, cleared, confirmed, OK'd, sanctioned, warranted, closed, completed, ended, finalized, finished, rounded (off or out), wound up, wrapped up, bargained, chaffered, dealt, dickered, haggled, horse-traded, negotiated
    near: aborted, called, called off, dropped, recalled, repealed, rescinded, revoked, differed (over), disagreed (with), countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed

  2. to put into a particular arrangement

    "arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet"

    similar: arrayed, classified, codified, disposed, drew up, laid out, marshaled, ordered, organized, ranged, systematized
    related: groomed, made up, spruced (up), straightened (up), tidied (up), unscrambled, aligned, cued, lined, lined up, queued, alphabetized, filed, hierarchized, prioritized, sequenced, emplaced, placed, set, displayed, mapped (out), set out
    opposite: deranged, disarranged, disarrayed, disordered, messed (up), mussed (up), rumpled, upset

  3. to bring about through discussion and compromise

    "I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager"

    similar: bargained, concerted, concluded, negotiated
    related: settled (on or upon), chaffered, dealt, dickered, haggled, horse-traded, paltered, agreed, contracted, covenanted, argued, debated, discussed, hammered out, hashed (over), reasoned, talked, talked over, worked out, renegotiated

  4. to work out the details of (something) in advance

    "we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals"

    similar: blueprinted, budgeted, calculated, charted, choreographed, designed, framed, laid out, mapped (out), organized, planned, prepared, projected, schemed (out), shaped, strategized (about)
    related: conspired, contrived, devised, intrigued, machinated, plotted, put up, concerted, got up, drafted, outlined, sketched, aimed, figured, had on, intended, meant, contemplated, meditated, premeditated

Related Entry: Arrange (verb)

Arrange is a different word from Arranged. The synonyms below are for arrange, not for arranged.

  1. to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

    "arrange a time for the meeting"

    "arrange money matters for your trip"

    similar: agree (on), decide, fix, set, settle, dispose of
    related: contract, pledge, promise, blueprint, calculate, chart, concert, design, draft, frame, hammer out, intrigue, lay out, maneuver, map (out), plan, program, schematize, scheme, shape, square away, work out, choose, conclude, determine, figure, opt, resolve, affirm, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, OK, sanction, warrant, close, complete, end, finalize, finish, round (off or out), wind up, wrap up, bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, negotiate
    near: abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, differ (over), disagree (with), counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist, contest, dispute

  2. to put into a particular arrangement

    "arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet"

    similar: array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, lay out, marshal, order, organize, range, systematize
    related: groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up), unscramble, align, cue, line, line up, queue, alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence, emplace, place, set, display, map (out), set out
    opposite: derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset

  3. to bring about through discussion and compromise

    "I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager"

    similar: bargain, concert, conclude, negotiate
    related: settle (on or upon), chaffer, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, agree, contract, covenant, argue, debate, discuss, hammer out, hash (over), reason, talk, talk over, work out, renegotiate

  4. to work out the details of (something) in advance

    "we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals"

    similar: blueprint, budget, calculate, chart, choreograph, design, frame, lay out, map (out), organize, plan, prepare, project, scheme (out), shape, strategize (about)
    related: conspire, contrive, devise, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up, concert, get up, draft, outline, sketch, aim, figure, have on, intend, mean, contemplate, meditate, premeditate

Related Entry: Arranged (for) (verb)

Arranged (for) is a different word from Arranged. The synonyms below are for arranged (for), not for arranged.

  1. as in signed up (for), ordered

    similar: bespoke, booked, contracted (for), ordered, reserved, signed up (for), checked out, subleased, sublet, chartered, engaged, hired, leased, rented

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arranged

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arranged:

managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even, aware, conscious, deliberate, purposeful, thoughtful, willful, established, fixed, regular, set, stable, steady, methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized, systematic, systematized, agreed (on), decided, settled, arrayed, classified, codified, disposed, drew up, laid out, marshaled, ranged, bargained, concerted, concluded, negotiated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Arranged

Words with the opposite meaning of Arranged:

aimless, arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, accidental, casual, chance, chancy, contingent, fluky, fortuitous, inadvertent, incidental, lucky, unconsidered, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, scattershot, shotgun, deranged

Related Words for Arranged

contracted, pledged, promised, drafted, hammered out, intrigued, maneuvered, programmed, schematized, schemed, squared away, worked out, chose, determined, figured, opted, resolved, affirmed, approved, authorized, cleared, confirmed, OK'd, sanctioned, warranted, closed, completed, ended, finalized, finished

Near Antonyms of Arranged

aborted, called, called off, dropped, recalled, repealed, rescinded, revoked, differed (over), disagreed (with), countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed

Word Forms of Arranged

Inflections: arranging, arranged marriages, prearranged, pre-arranged, prearranging, pre-arranging, rearranged, rearranging

Derived words: arranger (noun), prearrangement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Arranged

Middle English arengen "to draw up in ranks," borrowed from Anglo-French arenger (continental Old French arengier) "to draw up in ranks, put in proper order," from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + rengier, ranger "to set in ranks," derivative of renc, ranc "line of soldiers, jousting lists, line or rank of persons or things" rank:1

First known use: 1601t

Words & Phrases Containing Arranged

arranged marriage, prearranged

Frequently Asked Questions about Arranged

What does "Arranged" mean?

"Arranged" means to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Arranged"?

Other words for "Arranged" include managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even and aware. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arranged" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arranged"?

There are 140 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arranged". Common alternatives include managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even, aware, conscious and deliberate.

What is the opposite of "Arranged"?

Antonyms of "Arranged" include aimless, arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter and hit-or-miss. Near antonyms include aborted, called, called off and dropped.

How do you use "Arranged" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arranged" in a sentence: "arrange a time for the meeting"; "arrange money matters for your trip"; "arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet".

Is "Arranged" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arranged" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Arranged"?

"Arranged" is pronounced /ə-ˈrānj/ as a verb, /ə-ˈrānjd-/ as a noun, /ˌprē-ə-ˈrānj/ as a verb, /ˌprē-ə-ˈrānjd/ as an adjective and /ˌrē-ə-ˈrānj/ as a verb and divided into syllables as ar·range.

What is the origin of the word "Arranged"?

"Arranged" comes from Middle English arengen "to draw up in ranks," borrowed from Anglo-French arenger (continental Old French arengier) "to draw up in ranks, put in proper order," from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + rengier, ranger "to set in ranks," derivative of renc, ranc "line of soldiers, jousting lists, line or rank of persons or things" rank:1. First known use: 1601t.