array
[noun]
Synonyms:
- arrangement, collection, display, exhibition, formation, line-up, parade, show, supply
- clothing, apparel, attire, clothes, dress, finery, garments, regalia
[verb]
Synonyms:
- arrange, display, exhibit, group, parade, range, show
- dress, adorn, attire, clothe, deck, decorate, festoon

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Antonyms: disarray
Related Words: exhibition, exposing, showing, arranging, marshaling, ordering

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. ar‧ray¹ /əˈreɪ/ noun [countable]

1. [usually singular] a group of people or things, especially one that is large or impressive
array of
a dazzling array of flowers
a bewildering array of options
a vast/impressive/wide array
There was a vast array of colours to choose from.

2. technical a set of numbers or signs, or of computer memory units, arranged in lines across or down

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. array² verb [transitive usually passive]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: arayer, from Vulgar Latin arredare]

1. literary to wear particular clothes, especially clothes of good quality
arrayed in something
She came in arrayed in all her finery.

2. literary to arrange something in an attractive way
arrayed on something
make-up arrayed on the bathroom counter

3. formal to put soldiers in position ready to fight

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

array
noun
ADJ. broad, diverse, extensive, huge, vast, wide | bewildering, colourful, confusing, dazzling, fascinating, fine, formidable, glittering, impressive, remarkable, rich, splendid, staggering, stunning, wonderful a dazzling array of talent
VERB + ARRAY have, offer, provide The store offers a bewildering array of garden tools.
be faced with The customer is faced with a formidable array of products.
choose from, select from It is difficult to choose from the vast array of wines on offer.

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