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verb
To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To be of a kind with, to harmonise or match.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To be associated with; to consort with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
arrange or order by classes or categories
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: classify, class, sort, sort out, separate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: categorize, categorise
Narrower terms: unitize, unitise, catalogue, catalog, isolate, refer, reclassify, size, dichotomize, dichotomise, pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp, group, grade, count, number
verb
keep company with; hang out with
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: consort, associate, affiliate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: interact
Narrower terms: ally, go steady, go out, date, see, company, companion, accompany, keep company
History
Middle French assortir.
Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
