Array (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The professor arrayed the equations across the blackboard for her students to analyze.
- To convince the jury, the lawyer carefully arrayed the evidence of her opponent's guilt.
- She arrayed the photographs from her vacation in chronological order to show her friends.
- The art gallery staff arrayed the paintings in a seemingly random but carefully thought-out pattern.
- He arrayed the files on his desktop in alphabetical order to stay organized.
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Meaning 2
Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The politician attempted to array herself with environmentalists by endorsing green initiatives during her campaign.
- Many celebrities decided to array themselves with the charity cause by donating their time and resources.
- The company's board of directors arrayed itself with major shareholders to prevent a hostile takeover.
- After doing extensive research, he decided to array himself with the scientists who opposed the new medical practice.
- The activist chose to array herself against the opposing group by organizing a public rally to raise awareness.