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Definition of arraying :
of Array
Synonyms:
ordering (part of speech: verb)
fixing, composing, ranking, regulating, unifying, establishing, charting, grouping, casting, planning, preparing, screening, balancing, adjusting, normalizing, methodizing, grading, supporting, subordinating, marshalling, schematizing, ordering, orchestrating, categorizing, structuring, pigeonholing, mediating, sorting, plotting, arranging, controlling, systematizing, righting, programming, separating, shaping, settling, setting, placing, scheduling, collating, rating, scheming, harmonizing, devising, stratifying, forming, maintaining, classifying, classing, sifting, framing, scoring, organizing, unsnarling, typing, designing, integrating, stabilizing, rationalizing
clothing (part of speech: verb)
outfitting, costuming, wearing, wrapping, clothing, dressing, attiring, accoutering
sequencing (part of speech: verb)
lining up, succeeding, aligning, linking, progressing, concatenating, threading, following, stringing, queuing, sequencing, chaining
Usage examples:
- Reforms will surely be brought about some day, because ideas are stronger than men, and are always pressing forward; but by arraying them in armour, and marching them forward in companies, you expose them to a terrible fire, which will check their progress for a long time to come. - "The Saint", Antonio Fogazzaro Commentator: William Roscoe Thayer.
- Unconsciously her fingers tightened upon his and her body drew closer; she was arraying herself against the fear that she might lose this haven of rest and joy, after all- the haven she had been willing to scourge and destroy in the bitterness of her heart. - "Jane Cable", George Barr McCutcheon.
- Louder bustle in the court, and the voice of Hermippus arraying his musicians. - "A Victor of Salamis", William Stearns Davis.