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Another word for array

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Verb

  1. To put into a deliberate order

      1. To put into a system; arrange according to a plan or scheme:
      1. A group of persons or things of the same general character; a kind.
      2. Character or nature:
      3. One that exemplifies the characteristics of or serves a similar function to another:
      1. A number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits:
      2. An amount or extent of variation:
      3. The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing.
      1. To put in order; arrange in an orderly way:
      2. To cause to have an orderly, functional, or coherent structure:
      3. To cause (oneself) to act or live in an orderly or planned way:
      1. A condition of logical or comprehensible arrangement among the separate elements of a group.
      2. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
      3. Condition or state in general:
      1. A military officer of the highest rank in some countries.
      2. A field marshal.
      3. An officer of the courts of the United States who performs various duties such as protecting judges, transporting prisoners, and apprehending fugitives.
      1. To put into a willing or receptive frame of mind; incline:
      2. To place or set in a particular order; arrange:
      3. To determine the course of events:
      1. To position (troops) in readiness for combat, as along a front or line.
      2. To bring (forces or material) into action.
      3. To base (a weapons system) in the field.
      1. To put into a specific order or relation; dispose:
      2. To plan or prepare for:
      3. To bring about or come to an agreement concerning; settle:
    See also:

    order

  2. To dress in formal or special clothing

    See also:

    put-on

    plain

    order

Noun

  1. An impressive or ostentatious exhibition

      1. Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
      2. A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
      3. A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior:
      1. To cause or allow to be seen; display:
      2. To display for sale, in exhibition, or in competition:
      3. To permit access to (a house, for example) when offering for sale or rent.
      1. Dignified or magnificent display; splendor:
      2. Vain or ostentatious display:
      1. An organized public procession on a festive or ceremonial occasion.
      2. The participants in such a procession.
      3. A regular place of assembly for reviews of troops.
      1. A splendid or striking array or arrangement:
      2. Ceremonial attire with all accessories:
      3. Something that covers and protects:
      1. To present to view; cause to be seen.
      2. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off:
      3. To show (images or information) on a screen.
    See also:

    show

  2. A number of individuals making up or considered a unit

      1. To put in a specified position or arrangement; place:
      2. To put into a specified state:
      3. To cause to begin an action:
      1. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement:
      2. A group of people who have gathered to participate in an activity:
      3. A group of soldiers selected for a duty or mission:
      1. A large extent, amount, or number:
      2. Used adverbially to mean “to a great degree or extent” or “frequently”:
      3. A number of associated people or things:
      1. A compact intersection of interlaced material, such as cord, ribbon, or rope.
      2. A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way.
      3. A decorative bow of ribbon, fabric, or braid.
      1. An assemblage of persons or objects gathered or located together; an aggregation:
      2. A set of two or more figures that make up a unit or design, as in sculpture.
      3. A number of individuals or things considered or classed together because of similarities:
      1. The act or process of collecting.
      2. A group of objects or works to be seen, studied, or kept together.
      3. A line of products produced for one season, as those developed by a designer:
      1. To grasp and hold tightly:
      2. To seize; snatch:
      3. To attempt to grasp or seize:
      1. A group of the same or similar elements gathered or occurring closely together; a bunch:
      2. Two or more successive consonants in a word, as cl and st in the word cluster.
      3. A group of academic courses in a related area.
      1. A clustered mass; a lump:
      2. A thick grouping, as of trees or bushes.
      3. A heavy dull sound; a thud.
      1. A group of objects held together, as by tying or wrapping.
      2. Something wrapped or tied up for carrying; a package.
      3. A cluster or strand of closely bound muscle or nerve fibers.
      1. A group of things growing close together; a cluster or clump:
      2. A group of like items or individuals gathered or placed together:
      3. A group of people usually having a common interest or association:
      1. The entire material or physical structure of an organism, especially of a human or animal.
      2. The physical aspect of a person as opposed to the spirit; the flesh.
      3. A corpse or carcass.
      1. A group of birds, especially quail.
      2. A group or assemblage:
      1. An amount produced at one baking:
      2. A quantity required for or produced as the result of one operation:
      3. A group of persons or things:
      1. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together:
      2. A strip or stripe that contrasts with something else in color, texture, or material.
      3. A narrow strip of fabric used to trim, finish, or reinforce articles of clothing.
    See also:

    group

  3. Showy and elaborate clothing or apparel

    See also:

    put-on

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Another word for array

Noun

  1. Formal order

      1. The act or process of arranging:
      2. The condition, manner, or result of being arranged; disposal:
      3. A collection of things that have been arranged:
      1. A usually repeating artistic or decorative design:
      2. A natural or accidental arrangement or sequence:
      3. A plan, diagram, or model to be followed in making things:
      1. To conceive or fashion in the mind; invent:
      2. To formulate a plan for; devise:
      3. To make a graphic or schematic representation of (something), especially as a plan for its structure:
    See also:

    order

  2. Relatively formal dress

    See also:

    clothes

  3. An impressive grouping

      1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
      2. A person who manages an inn or hotel.
      3. One that furnishes facilities and resources for a function or event:
      1. The act of assembling.
      2. The state of being assembled.
      3. A collection of people or things; a gathering.
      1. The act or process of collecting.
      2. A group of objects or works to be seen, studied, or kept together.
      3. A line of products produced for one season, as those developed by a designer:
    See also:

    display

    crowd

    collection

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Sentence Examples

  • The delicious smell came from the array of food at the buffet.

  • Brady met her gaze again, taking in the array of emotions crossing her features.

  • The array of vegetables at the flea market fascinated Wren.

  • Over the past week, Rebecca has felt an array of emotions.

  • The sultan refused to believe that the pitiful array he had so easily overcome could be the national army of Hungary.

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