arrayed

[uh-reyed]

arrayed Definition

• 1. to place in proper or desired order; marshal (often followed by 'out')
• 2. to clothe with garments, especially of an ornamental kind; dress up; deck out

Using arrayed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arrayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soldiers were arrayed for battle.

• Example

  She was arrayed in a beautiful gown for the ball.

• Example

  The flowers were arrayed in a lovely bouquet.

arrayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for arrayed

• arrange
• marshal
• organize
• deck out
• dress up

Antonyms for arrayed

• disorder
• disarrange

Phrases with arrayed

• array oneself against someone/something

  to prepare oneself to oppose or fight against someone or something

  Example

  The small town had to array itself against the powerful corporation that threatened to destroy their way of life.

• array of something

  a large number or wide variety of something

  Example

  The store had an array of different products to choose from.

• arrayed in something

  dressed or adorned in a particular way

  Example

  The bride was arrayed in a stunning white gown for her wedding day.

Origins of arrayed

from Old French 'areer', meaning 'to put in order'

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Summary: arrayed in Brief

'Arrayed' [uh-reyed] means to place things in proper order or to dress up in ornamental clothing. It is often used in military contexts, as in 'The soldiers were arrayed for battle,' but can also refer to dressing up for a special occasion, as in 'She was arrayed in a beautiful gown for the ball.' 'Arrayed' can be used in phrases like 'array oneself against someone/something' and 'array of something,' which respectively mean to prepare to fight against someone or something and a large variety of something.