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arranged

v.
A2 Elementary US //ɝˈeɪndʒd// UK //ɐɹˈeɪndʒd// ar·ranged

v. to organize or plan something in advance. You use this when you put things in a specific order or set a time for a meeting.

v. to organize or plan something in advance; to place objects in a specific order or position. Transitive — requires a direct object or a following infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

She arranged the books on the shelf by color.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager arranged a meeting for next Tuesday to discuss the new office safety rules.

COMPLEX

The flowers were carefully arranged in a crystal vase to serve as the centerpiece for the formal dinner party.

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The verb is transitive and often takes a direct object or an infinitive with 'to' ('arranged to meet').

Pitfall

They arranged for meet at noonThey arranged to meet at noonWhen followed by another verb, use the infinitive 'to meet' rather than 'for' plus the base form.

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