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Synonyms

ambrosial, fragrant, redolent, savory, scented, sweet—more at FRAGRANT

aro·ma·ther·a·py noun : massage with a preparation of fragrant oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits

arose past of ARISE

1around adverb 1 : in a circle or in circumference

2 : in or along a circuit

3 a : on all sides

b : at all times : throughout the extent

4 : in or near one's present place or situation : NEARBY

5 : from one place to another

6 : in an opposite direction

Synonyms

[3b] over, round, through, throughout

[4] by, close, hard, in, near, nearby, nigh—more at NEAR

[6] about, back, round; also backward, behind, down, downward, rearward

2around preposition 1 a : on all sides of : SURROUNDING

b : so as to encircle or enclose

2 : to or on another side of <~ the corner>

3 : at, within, or to a short distance or time : NEAR

4 : here and there in or throughout

Synonyms

[3] about, by, near, next to; also alongside, beside

[4] about, over, round, through, throughout; also on

arouse verb aroused; arous·ing 1 : to awaken from sleep

2 : to stir up

— arous·al noun

Synonyms

[1] awake, rouse, wake

[2] encourage, excite, fire, incite, instigate, move, pique, provoke, stimulate, stir

ar·peg·gio noun, plural -gios [ORIGIN: It fr. arpeggiare to play on the harp, fr. arpa harp]

: a chord whose notes are performed in succession and not simultaneously

arr abbreviation 1 arranged

2 arrival; arrive

ar·raign verb 1 : to call before a court to answer to an indictment

2 : to accuse of wrong or imperfection

— ar·raign·ment noun

ar·range verb ar·ranged; ar·rang·ing 1 : to put in order

2 : to make preparations for

3 : to adapt (a musical composition) to voices or instruments other than those for which it was orig. written

4 : to come to an agreement about : SETTLE

— ar·rang·er noun

Synonyms

[1] array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, systematize—more at ORDER

[4] decide, fix, set, settle; also agree, contract, pledge, promise

ar·range·ment noun 1 a : the state of being arranged

b : the act of arranging

2 : something arranged: as

a : a preparatory act or measure

b : an adaptation of a musical composition

c : an informal agreement or settlement

3 : something made by arranging parts or things together

Synonyms

[1a] composition, configuration, design, form, format, layout, makeup, pattern—more at COMPOSITION

[1a] array, disposal, disposition, distribution, order, sequence, setup—more at ORDER

[2a] blueprint, design, game, plan, project, system—more at PLAN

ar·rant adjective : being notoriously without moderation : EXTREME

ar·ras noun, plural arras 1 : TAPESTRY

2 : a wall hanging or screen of tapestry

1array verb 1 : to dress or decorate esp. splendidly

2 : to arrange in order

Synonyms

[1] adorn, beautify, clothe, deck, decorate, do, dress, embellish, enrich, garnish, ornament, trim—more at DECORATE

[2] arrange, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, systematize—more at ORDER

2array noun 1 : a regular arrangement

2 : rich apparel

3 : an imposing group

Synonyms

[1] arrangement, disposal, disposition, distribution, order, sequence, setup—more at ORDER

[2] best, bravery, caparison, feather, finery, frippery, full dress, gaiety, regalia—more at FINERY

[3] assemblage, block, collection, group, lot

ar·rears noun plural 1 : a state of being behind in the discharge of obligations

2 : overdue debts

1arrest verb 1 : to bring to a stop

2 : to take into legal custody

3 : to catch suddenly and engagingly <~ attention>

Synonyms

[1] catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop—more at HALT

[2] apprehend, nab,