Prearranged: meaning, definitions and examples
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prearranged
[ ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd ]
meeting
Arranged or planned in advance.
Synonyms
agreed upon, planned, scheduled.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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prearranged |
Suitable for situations where something is organized in advance, often with a sense of formality.
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planned |
General context for something that is thought out and organized beforehand.
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scheduled |
Often used for events or activities that are set on a specific timetable or calendar.
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agreed upon |
Best used when something is mutually decided by two or more parties.
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Examples of usage
- The prearranged meeting was scheduled for 3 PM.
- They had a prearranged agreement to meet at the café.
event
To arrange or plan (something) beforehand.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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prearranged |
Use this word when something has been planned in advance and agreed upon by all parties involved.
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organize |
This word is appropriate when talking about arranging or coordinating various elements or tasks. It is often used in contexts like events, activities, or personal belongings.
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prepare |
Use this word when getting ready for something, often involving some form of planning or arrangement. It's commonly used in contexts such as food, events, or travel.
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set-up |
This word is suitable when talking about the initial arrangements necessary to make something operational or functional. It can also have a negative connotation when referring to a scheme designed to trick someone.
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Examples of usage
- They prearranged the details of the event to ensure it ran smoothly.
- She prearranged a surprise party for her best friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "prearranged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-arranjado
🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्धारित
🇩🇪 vorgeplant
🇮🇩 diatur sebelumnya
🇺🇦 попередньо домовлений
🇵🇱 wcześniej umówiony
🇯🇵 事前に手配された
🇫🇷 prédéfini
🇪🇸 previamente acordado
🇹🇷 önceden ayarlanmış
🇰🇷 미리 준비된
🇸🇦 مُحَدَّد مسبقًا
🇨🇿 předem domluvený
🇸🇰 vopred dohodnutý
🇨🇳 预先安排的
🇸🇮 vnaprej dogovorjen
🇮🇸 fyrirfram ákveðið
🇰🇿 алдын ала келісілген
🇬🇪 წინასწარ შეთანხმებული
🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən razılaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 previamente acordado
Etymology
The word 'prearranged' originated from the combination of 'pre-' meaning before, and 'arrange' which comes from Old French 'arranger', ultimately from Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'rangere' (put in order). The concept of prearranging has been present in human societies for centuries, allowing for smoother coordination and organization of events and meetings.
See also: arrange, arrangeable, arranged, arrangement, arrangements, arranger, arrangers, arranges, arranging, disarrange, misarrange, misarrangement, rearrange, unarranged.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,724, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24725 disfavor
- 24726 mittens
- 24727 unbleached
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