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to array

to array

16 3.9
To arrange things in an attractive, orderly way
  • verb
  • /əˈreɪ/
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  • He carefully arrayed the dishes on the table for the dinner party.
  • forces arrayed
  • organizations arrayed

Then the further, the next step was realizing that the elements could be arrayed along this vortex.

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Examples

  • In the lobby, WASP families, arrayed in summer pastels, take tea under the potted palms.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Even the shaving kit is neatly arrayed on the sink as Murphy looks at it.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • One of the things that we have to deal with I think is how we effectively array the workforce.

    Harvard University

  • We know the strength of the forces arrayed against us...

    Gandhi (1982)

  • With such a force arrayed against us, it's time to discuss other options.

    Braveheart (1995)

  • As always, keep an eye out for four bright points of light arrayed around Jupiter.

    Academic text (2005)

  • For its part, Moscow established the Warsaw Treaty Organization to array its satellites against NATO.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Karen by now had more than fifty new sketches arrayed before her, taped to the wall.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The artist arrayed her paintings in a visually stunning display at the gallery.

  • The flowers were beautifully arrayed in a basket for the wedding ceremony.

Synonyms

to arrange
vsto array
162 1.7

To put things or information in a clear, neat order

focuses on making items look attractive and visible
to lay out
vsto array
100 3.1

To arrange items so they are ready and easy to see

focuses more on creating an attractive overall presentation
to set out
vsto array
32 3.2

To arrange objects or information in a clear organized way

aims instead at an orderly and attractive visual display
to format
vsto array
13 3.6

To arrange text and images into a clear layout for printing or display

focuses on making items look attractive rather than technical layout
to range
vsto array
5 1.9

To put things in a line or in order

seeks a neat, often attractive presentation rather than just lining up
to collocate
vsto array
7.4

To put things next to each other in a certain order

aims for an overall orderly and often attractive presentation

Antonyms

to scatter
187 2.8

To spread small things like leaves or seeds over an area without order

to disarrange
1 6.4

To make something messy or not in the right order

Compounds

solar array
  • Specialized
6 3.5

Many connected panels that make electricity from sunlight

tabular array
  • Specialized
4.9

A set of information arranged in rows and columns like a table

How Orderly

to tidy
42 1.0
to array
16 3.9
to arrange
162 1.7
to place
∞ 1.0
to scatter
187 2.8

Surface Forms

array infinitive
arrayed past
arrayed past participle
arraying present participle
arrays third person singular

Etymology

The verb array comes from an old French verb arayer meaning 'to put in order' or 'make ready'. To array something is to arrange it neatly or to dress someone in fine clothes.