Antonyms for re-arranging


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-reynj
Phonetic Transcription : əˈreɪndʒ


Definition of re-arranging

Origin :
  • late 14c., "draw up a line of battle," from Old French arengier (12c.), from a- "to" (see ad-) + rangier "set in a row" (Modern French ranger), from rang "rank," from Frankish *hring (see rank (n.)).
  • A rare word until the meaning generalized to "to place things in order" c.1780-1800. Musical sense of "adapt for other instruments or voices" is from 1808. Related: Arranged; arranging. Arranged marriage attested from 1854.
  • As in proofread : verb copyedit
  • As in reconsider : verb think about again
  • As in reform : verb correct, rectify
  • As in reverse : verb turn upside down or backwards
  • As in shift : verb switch, fluctuate
  • As in switch : verb change, exchange
  • As in transpose : verb swap, switch
  • As in rearrange : verb do over
  • As in redecorate : verb refurbish
  • As in rearrange : verb change the places of things
  • As in reevaluate : verb reconsider
  • As in rethink : verb reconsider
  • As in edit : verb rewrite, refine
  • As in exchange : verb trade
Example sentences :
  • "We were correcting Fate and re-arranging Destiny," I explained.
  • Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope
  • "Yes, I suppose so," returned Agnes, re-arranging her neck-tie.
  • Extract from : « 'Our guy' » by Mrs. E. E. Boyd
  • The next day was occupied in re-arranging the tackle and presses.
  • Extract from : « The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer » by Isambard Brunel
  • “A giant,” said William, re-arranging the tinsel crown, which was slightly too big for him.
  • Extract from : « Just William » by Richmal Crompton
  • There was a good deal of time after the bathing and mending and re-arranging were all done.
  • Extract from : « The Other Girls » by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney
  • The stranger was re-arranging the loosened handkerchief with slender, unskilful fingers.
  • Extract from : « Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) » by Margaret Veley
  • The two hours following were spent in re-arranging the troops, issuing ammunition, and making dispositions for another advance.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 » by Lemuel Abijah Abbott
  • Meanwhile Softswan, re-arranging and re-examining her firearm, sat down behind the breastwork to guard the fort.
  • Extract from : « The Prairie Chief » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Such a confusion as they made in the neat little rooms, house-cleaning, re-arranging furniture and dollies!
  • Extract from : « The Cricket's Friends » by Virginia W. Johnson
  • The Quaker Community was re-arranging itself economically, but the members felt a religious change.
  • Extract from : « Quaker Hill » by Warren H. Wilson

Synonyms for re-arranging

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