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preen vs arrange

arrange vs preen

preen and arrange both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preen No No Yes No
arrange No No Yes No
As verbs, arrange is a hypernym of preen; that is, arrange is a word with a broader meaning than preen:
  • preen: clean with one's bill
  • arrange: put into a proper or systematic order
Other hypernyms of preen include set up, clean, make clean.
preen (verb) arrange (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care arrange attractively
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
clean with one's bill make arrangements for
put into a proper or systematic order
adapt for performance in a different way
set (printed matter) into a specific format
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
Difference between preen and arrange

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