assort Definition
to classify or arrange into different types, categories, or classes.
Using assort: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assort" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The books are assorted by genre.
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She is trying to assort the clothes by color.
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He spent hours assorting the different types of screws.
assort Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for assort
Phrases with assort
Example
His name has been assorting with scandal lately.
Example
The package contains assorted colors of markers.
assorted sizes
a mix of different sizes
Example
The box contains assorted sizes of screws.
Origins of assort
from Old French 'assortir', meaning 'to assort'
Summary: assort in Brief
'Assort' [əˈsɔːt] means to classify or arrange into different types, categories, or classes. It is often used in the context of organizing items by color, size, or genre, as in 'She is trying to assort the clothes by color.' 'Assort with' means to be associated or connected with someone or something, as in 'His name has been assorting with scandal lately.'
